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

Bott, 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 Bott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bott in America

Bott is the 5748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bott surname appeared 6,029 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bott 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 Bott

The surname BOTT is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bot," which referred to a dwelling or abode. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to someone who lived in a particular type of dwelling or settlement.

The earliest known records of the surname BOTT date back to the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Richard Bott is mentioned. Additionally, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, suggesting that the name was present in different regions of England during this time period.

In the 14th century, the surname BOTT was also found in various areas of Cheshire, as evidenced by the Cheshire Chamberlain Accounts from 1359-1360, where individuals with the name Bott are listed. This further reinforces the widespread presence of the name in different parts of England during the Middle Ages.

One notable individual with the surname BOTT was Sir Robert Bott, who lived in the 15th century and was a member of the gentry in Staffordshire. He is mentioned in historical records from the late 1400s and is believed to have been a landowner and influential figure in the region.

Another prominent figure was John Bott, born in 1550 in Worcestershire. He was a renowned theologian and scholar who authored several works on religious subjects during the Elizabethan era. His writings and contributions to theological discourse made him a respected figure in his time.

In the 17th century, the name BOTT appears in various parish records across England, such as the Parish Registers of Shropshire from the 1600s, where individuals with this surname are listed as being born, married, or buried in various villages and towns.

Moving into the 18th century, one notable individual was William Bott, born in 1718 in Staffordshire. He was a successful entrepreneur and businessman who established a thriving trade in textiles and fabrics, contributing to the growth of the local economy.

During the 19th century, the name BOTT continued to be present in various parts of England, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various professions and walks of life. One such individual was James Bott, born in 1842 in Lancashire, who became a prominent engineer and inventor, holding several patents for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bott

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

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

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