2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Boodt
A Dutch surname derived from the word "boet" meaning small house or hut.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Boodt. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boodt 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Boodt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boodt, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Boodt
The surname BOODT is believed to have originated from the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "bode," which means "messenger" or "herald." This occupation-based surname was likely given to someone whose job involved delivering messages or making proclamations.
The earliest recorded instances of the BOODT surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various Dutch municipal records and church registers. One notable example is Jan van Boodt, a merchant and alderman from the city of Rotterdam, who lived from approximately 1320 to 1385.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, including the Kroniek van Holland, a chronicle of the County of Holland. A certain Pieter Boodt is mentioned as a participant in a military campaign against the city of Utrecht in 1481.
During the 16th century, the BOODT surname spread throughout the Netherlands and neighboring regions. One prominent figure with this name was Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, a Flemish naturalist and physician who lived from 1550 to 1632. He is best known for his work "Gemmarum et Lapidum Historia," a comprehensive treatise on gemstones and minerals.
In the 17th century, the BOODT surname made its way to the Dutch colonies in North America, where it was often anglicized to "Booth" or "Bode." One notable individual was Willem Boodt, a Dutch settler who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in 1638 and became a prominent landowner and trader.
Another notable bearer of the BOODT surname was Andries de Boodt, a Dutch Golden Age painter who lived from 1636 to 1701. He was known for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in the Netherlands.
During the 18th century, the BOODT surname continued to spread throughout the Netherlands and its colonies. One notable figure from this period was Jan de Boodt, a Dutch naval officer who served in the Dutch East Indies and was involved in several battles against the British during the Napoleonic Wars.
In the 19th century, the BOODT surname remained prevalent in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe. One notable individual was Pieter Boodt, a Dutch architect who lived from 1818 to 1895 and was known for his work on numerous churches and public buildings across the Netherlands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boodt
Among Census respondents with the surname Boodt, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Boodt 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 Boodt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Boodt
Boodt 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-22 bearers (-17.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 31,246 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+17 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -22 bearers (-17.7%) | Down 31,246 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 15,644 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 Boodt 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 | #158,432 | #142,788 | 9.9% |
| Count | 102 | 119 | 16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Boodt bearers went from 102 to 119 (+16.7% change). The surname moved up 15,644 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #142,788.
FAQ
Boodt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boodt?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Boodt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Boodt?
Boodt ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Boodt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Boodt.
Has Boodt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Boodt went from 102 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 17 (+16.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Boodt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boodt, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Boodt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boodt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (0.8%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Boodt (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 Boodt mean?
A Dutch surname derived from the word "boet" meaning small house or hut. 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 Boodt (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 surname Boodt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.