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

Bote, 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 Bote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bote in America

Bote is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bote surname appeared 289 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 Bote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bote 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 Bote

The surname Bote has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bat," which means "boat" or "small vessel." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked on boats, such as a boatman or a ferryman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bote can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273, where it is listed as "William le Bote." This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I, and it provides valuable insights into the names and occupations of people living in various parts of England at that time.

During the medieval period, the name Bote was particularly prevalent in the counties of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk. It is possible that some of the earliest bearers of this name lived near waterways or coastal areas, where their occupation as boatmen or ferrymen was in high demand.

In the 14th century, the name Bote appeared in various spellings, such as "Bote," "Boot," and "Botte." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. One notable example is Sir John Bote, who was a member of the English Parliament in 1390, representing the county of Norfolk.

Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find another prominent individual with the surname Bote: William Bote (c. 1520 - 1585), who was an English writer and translator. He is best known for his translation of "The Courtier" by Baldassare Castiglione from Italian into English, which was published in 1561.

In the 17th century, the name Bote continued to be found in various parts of England. One notable figure was John Bote (1640 - 1706), who was a Member of Parliament for the town of East Retford in Nottinghamshire during the reign of King William III.

Another interesting historical figure with the surname Bote was Edward Bote (1758 - 1833), an English architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several buildings in the city of Bath and its surrounding areas, including the Royal Crescent, one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Throughout its history, the surname Bote has been borne by individuals from different walks of life, from boatmen and ferrymen to writers, politicians, and architects. While its origins can be traced back to the occupational trade of working on boats, the name has evolved and spread across various regions of England, leaving a lasting legacy in the country's historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bote

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

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

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