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

Bosire, 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 Bosire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bosire in America

Bosire is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bosire surname appeared 107 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 Bosire.

The history of the last name Bosire

The surname Bosire has its origins in the Luo community of western Kenya, particularly in the region around Lake Victoria. The name can be traced back to the late 18th century and is believed to be derived from the Luo word "bosire," meaning "respected elder" or "wise one."

In traditional Luo culture, elders were highly revered for their wisdom and experience, and they played a crucial role in the community's decision-making processes. The surname Bosire may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority and respect within their clans or villages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bosire appears in a manuscript from the late 19th century, which documented the oral histories and genealogies of various Luo clans. This manuscript mentioned a prominent elder named Bosire, who was renowned for his leadership and diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts between neighboring communities.

In the early 20th century, the name Bosire gained wider recognition when a prominent political figure named Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, born in 1911, adopted the surname Bosire as part of his name. Odinga was a key figure in Kenya's struggle for independence and served as the country's first Vice President after independence in 1963.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Bosire was Achieng' Bosire, a renowned Luo writer and educator who was born in the 1940s. Her works, which explored themes of cultural identity and women's empowerment, were widely acclaimed and helped to preserve and promote Luo literary traditions.

In the realm of sports, the name Bosire has also gained recognition through athletes like Paul Bosire, a Kenyan long-distance runner who competed in international marathons and cross-country events in the 1980s and 1990s.

Additionally, the surname Bosire has been associated with various place names in western Kenya, such as Bosire Village and Bosire Hills, reflecting the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing this name in those regions.

Throughout its history, the surname Bosire has carried a sense of respect and wisdom, deeply rooted in the Luo cultural traditions of honoring elders and valuing their guidance and counsel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bosire

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

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 Bosire 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.

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

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