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

Bostick, 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 Bostick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bostick in America

Bostick is the 4460th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bostick surname appeared 7,957 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Bostick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bostick 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 Bostick

The surname Bostick is believed to have originated in England. It is derived from the Old English words "bosc" meaning a bush or thicket, and "toc" meaning a piece of land. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bushy area or wooded land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bostick dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bostoc". This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in parts of England.

In the 13th century, the name was also found in various forms such as "Bostoke" and "Bostocc" in medieval records from counties like Norfolk and Suffolk. These areas were known for their dense woodlands, further supporting the connection between the name and its meaning.

The Bostick surname has been present in various parts of England for centuries. One notable figure was Sir John Bostick, who lived in the late 15th century and served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Henry VII.

Another early record of the name is found in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a Thomas Bostick was recorded as being born in 1612.

In the 17th century, the Bostick family established themselves in the county of Lancashire, where they were landowners and prominent members of the local community. One member, Robert Bostick (1642-1718), served as a magistrate and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

During the 18th century, the Bostick name gained recognition in literary circles with the writer and poet Mary Bostick (1726-1798), who published several works of poetry and prose that were well-received in her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Bostick name continued to spread across various regions of England, with families settling in areas like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. This dispersion also led to variations in spelling, such as "Bostick", "Bostwick", and "Bostock".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bostick

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

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

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