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

Botter, 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 Botter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Botter in America

Botter is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Botter surname appeared 184 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 Botter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Botter 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 Botter

The surname Botter is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English word "bōtere," meaning "boatman" or "ferryman." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals whose primary work involved operating boats or ferries across waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Botter surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This ancient manuscript mentions a man named Radulfus Botter residing in the county of Nottinghamshire.

In the 13th century, historical records from the city of York mention a prominent citizen named William Botter, who served as a member of the city council and was involved in local governance. His descendants continued to reside in Yorkshire for several generations, and the name appears in various legal documents and property records from the region.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named John Botter (1520-1589) gained recognition as a skilled navigator and explorer. He was part of several expeditions commissioned by the English crown, and his detailed maps and journals contributed significantly to the advancement of maritime knowledge at the time.

In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Thomas Botter (1718-1792) established a successful trading company in London, importing exotic goods from the British colonies. His business ventures and philanthropic activities made him a respected figure in the city's commercial circles.

Another individual of note was Sir William Botter (1842-1912), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Victorian era. He received numerous honors and decorations for his bravery and leadership in various campaigns, including the Second Boer War and the First World War.

Throughout its history, the Botter surname has been associated with various locations across England, particularly in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and London. Variations in spelling, such as Bottor, Bottar, and Botter, have also been documented in historical records, reflecting the fluidity of surname spelling in earlier times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Botter

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

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

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