Explore the Family Name Bobola
The meaning of Bobola
Polish: from a derivative of bób ‘bean’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bobola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bobola has seen a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 65,424th, a change of -5.77%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 303 between both years. Its proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor dip of -9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #65,424 | -5.77% |
| Count | 303 | 303 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobola
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bobola. In 2000, 97.36% of those bearing the surname were White, a percentage which decreased slightly to 94.06% by 2010. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander, which held 1.65% in 2000, was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Interestingly, the category of Hispanic appeared in 2010 with 4.29%, where it had not been represented in 2000. The categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 94.06% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |