2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Boobar
A rare surname possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Boobar. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boobar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Boobar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boobar, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Boobar
The surname BOOBAR is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "bou" meaning "good" and "bar" meaning "protector" or "defender". This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was considered a skilled or respected guardian or protector of a particular area or community.
One of the earliest known records of the surname BOOBAR dates back to the late 11th century, appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror following the Norman conquest of England. This suggests that individuals bearing this name may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William and were granted lands in England.
Throughout the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name emerged, including BOUBAR, BOWBAR, and BOOBARE. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. In the 13th century, records show a Jacques BOOBAR who was a prominent landowner in the village of Rouen, Normandy.
As the name spread across Europe, it also took on slight regional variations. In Germany, for instance, it was sometimes rendered as BUBAR or BUHBAR. Notable bearers of the name include Heinrich BUBAR, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century, and Hans BUHBAR, a renowned artisan and woodcarver from the city of Nuremberg in the late 16th century.
In England, the BOOBAR surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with records indicating a Robert BOOBAR who served as a soldier under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. Another notable figure was Sir William BOOBAR, a knight and landowner who lived in the 15th century and was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.
As the surname spread across different regions and countries, it continued to evolve and adapt to local languages and dialects. However, its roots can be firmly traced back to its Norman French origins, reflecting the rich history and cultural influences that have shaped the development of surnames over centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boobar
Among Census respondents with the surname Boobar, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Boobar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Boobar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 105
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Boobar
Boobar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,216 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 13,216 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Boobar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #147,954 | -0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 112 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Boobar bearers went from 112 to 112 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 701 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,954.
FAQ
Boobar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boobar?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Boobar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Boobar?
Boobar ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Boobar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Boobar.
Has Boobar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Boobar went from 112 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Boobar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boobar, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Boobar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boobar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Two or More Races (3.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Boobar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Boobar mean?
A rare surname possibly derived from a place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Boobar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Boobar?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Boobar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.