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

Boosinger, 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 Boosinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boosinger in America

Boosinger is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boosinger surname appeared 201 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Boosinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boosinger 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 Boosinger

The surname Boosinger is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "bussing," which means "to atone" or "to make amends." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had committed a wrongdoing and sought forgiveness or repentance.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boosinger can be found in the baptismal records of the town of Worms, in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. The name appears to have been concentrated in this area during the 16th and 17th centuries, with various spellings such as "Bussinger," "Buesinger," and "Boosinger" being used interchangeably.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Boosinger was Hans Boosinger, who was born in Worms in 1578. Records indicate that he was a baker and later became a member of the town council. Another early bearer of the name was Johann Boosinger, born in 1612 in the nearby village of Osthofen. He was a farmer and vintner, reflecting the agricultural nature of the region at the time.

In the 18th century, the name began to spread beyond the Rhineland-Palatinate region as members of the Boosinger family migrated to other parts of Germany and Europe. One notable figure from this period was Friedrich Boosinger, born in 1732 in the town of Mainz. He was a renowned clockmaker and is credited with creating some of the most intricate and precise timepieces of the era.

As the Boosinger family continued to grow and disperse throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the name appeared in various records and documents across Europe. One example is the German writer and philosopher, Wilhelm Boosinger, who was born in 1862 in Berlin and was known for his works exploring the nature of art and aesthetics.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Boosinger was Emilie Boosinger, who was born in 1875 in the city of Munich. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools and programs aimed at improving educational opportunities for girls and young women in Bavaria.

While the name Boosinger may not be as widespread or well-known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and reflects the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried it across various regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boosinger

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

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

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