Explore the Family Name Boelens
The meaning of Boelens
Dutch: patronymic from Boele, from a shortened ancient Germanic personal name containing the element bald ‘bold’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boelens in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boelens saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,706th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 59,742nd spot. This represents a change of 1.59%. Over the same period, the number of people with the surname Boelens also increased from 310 to 338, which indicates a growth rate of 9.03%. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #59,742 | 1.59% |
| Count | 310 | 338 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boelens
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boelens also experienced minor changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the ethnicity of those with this name was predominantly White (96.13%), a figure that remained almost unchanged by 2010 (96.15%). The only notable shift was observed in the Hispanic representation, which increased from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010 – a change of 28.57%. Data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 96.15% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.07% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |