Find out how popular the last name Boone is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boone.

Boone, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boone in America

Boone is the 632nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boone surname appeared 53,792 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 18 people would have the surname Boone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boone to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boone

The surname Boone has its origins in France and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "bon", meaning "good" or "excellent". The name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was perceived as virtuous or skilled.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boone can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Bono" and is listed among landowners in various counties.

During the Middle Ages, the name Boone was found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. Some early spellings of the name included "Boun", "Boun", and "Boune".

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Etienne Boone was a prominent landowner and knight in the region of Normandy, France. He is mentioned in several historical records and chronicles from that era.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations. In England, the name appeared as "Boon" and "Boone", while in Germany, it was written as "Bohn" or "Bohne".

One of the most famous bearers of the surname Boone was Daniel Boone (1734-1820), an American pioneer and explorer known for his explorations of the American frontier. He played a significant role in the early settlement of Kentucky and has become a legendary figure in American history.

Another notable individual was Thomas Boone (1590-1670), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1654 and was instrumental in establishing trade relations with the American colonies.

In the field of literature, John Boone (1796-1865) was an American writer and editor who published several works on history and theology, including a biography of Daniel Boone.

In the world of art, Benjamin Boone (1808-1883) was a British painter and engraver known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in England.

The surname Boone has also been associated with notable figures in science and education, such as William Boone Trail (1844-1927), an American educator and founder of what is now known as the University of Denver.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boone

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boone.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boone was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boone has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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