2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bozer
A surname deriving from the German word "butze" referring to a short or stout person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Bozer. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bozer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Bozer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bozer, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bozer
The surname BOZER is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "bozere," which referred to a maker or seller of bows, a skilled craftsman in the art of archery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOZER can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. In these records, a Roger le Bozere is mentioned, indicating the occupational nature of the surname.
During the medieval period, the name BOZER appeared in various historical documents and records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1332, where a John le Bozere is listed. This suggests that the name was well-established across different regions of England.
The BOZER surname is also linked to certain place names, particularly in areas where bow-making was a prominent industry. For instance, in the village of Bowzier, located in Wiltshire, the name might have derived from the local occupation of bow-making.
One notable individual bearing the BOZER surname was Sir Henry Bozer, a prominent landowner and military commander who lived during the 14th century. He served in the Hundred Years' War and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.
Another historical figure was William Bozer, born in 1522, who was a renowned architect and master mason. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several churches and buildings in Oxfordshire during the 16th century.
In the 17th century, a prominent member of the BOZER family was John Bozer, born in 1658. He was a successful merchant and trader, known for his extensive trade networks across Europe and the Americas. His business dealings and wealth allowed him to become a prominent figure in his local community.
The 18th century saw the rise of Thomas Bozer, born in 1731, who was a renowned botanist and naturalist. His extensive research and contributions to the field of plant taxonomy earned him recognition among the scientific community of his time.
Lastly, in the 19th century, a notable figure was Elizabeth Bozer, born in 1842. She was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, dedicating her life to improving educational opportunities for girls and promoting gender equality.
These historical accounts and notable individuals demonstrate the rich history and diverse contributions associated with the BOZER surname throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bozer
Among Census respondents with the surname Bozer, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bozer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bozer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 10
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bozer
Bozer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,716 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+12 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,016 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 6,716 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 11,016 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bozer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #145,028 | 7.1% |
| Count | 104 | 116 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bozer bearers went from 104 to 116 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 11,016 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,028.
FAQ
Bozer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bozer?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Bozer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Bozer?
Bozer ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Bozer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bozer.
Has Bozer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bozer went from 104 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 12 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Bozer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bozer, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bozer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bozer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bozer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bozer mean?
A surname deriving from the German word "butze" referring to a short or stout person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bozer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bozer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.