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

Boose, 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 Boose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boose in America

Boose is the 12212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boose surname appeared 2,550 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Boose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boose 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 Boose

The surname Boose originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bos," which translates to "cow shed" or "cattle shelter." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in or lived near such structures.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Boose surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Boos." This indicates that the name was already in use during the medieval period in England.

In the 14th century, variations of the name started to emerge, such as "Boose" and "Bouse." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

The Boose surname has been linked to several place names in England, including Bouse in Lancashire and Boos in Bedfordshire. It is possible that the name may have originated from these locations or that individuals adopted the surname based on their association with these areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Boose surname. One such figure was John Boose (1622-1678), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Steeple Aston in Oxfordshire during the mid-17th century.

Another prominent individual with the Boose surname was William Boose (1718-1792), a British merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He made significant contributions to the city's development and was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations.

In the 19th century, Charles Boose (1829-1903) gained recognition as a successful businessman and industrialist in the United States. He founded the Boose Knitting Company, which played a pivotal role in the textile industry of the time.

Moving into the 20th century, Arthur Boose (1901-1987) was a notable American attorney and politician. He served as the Attorney General of Wisconsin from 1949 to 1951 and was actively involved in various legal and political circles.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Helen Boose (1918-2005), an American artist renowned for her abstract expressionist paintings. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.

While the Boose surname may not be among the most widespread today, its rich history and connections to various individuals and places throughout England and beyond showcase its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boose

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

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 Boose 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 Boose 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 Boose was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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