Explore the Family Name Bohland
The meaning of Bohland
German: 1. variant of Bohlander. 2. possibly in some cases an ethnic name for someone from Poland, commonly known in the Middle Ages as Boland. 3. (Böhland): from a Germanized Slavic nickname for a fair haired man, derived from Old Slavic bělъ ‘white, bright, fair’ (compare Belan).
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How common is the last name Bohland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohland saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bohland ranked 42,912 out of all surnames in the United States but dropped to 43,969 by 2010, marking a small 2.46% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period, from 475 individuals in 2000 to 490 in 2010, a growth of 3.16%. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #43,969 | -2.46% |
| Count | 475 | 490 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohland
Regarding ethnic identity, the Bohland surname is primarily associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.84% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 94.49% by 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Bohlands identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Bohlands identifying as Hispanic, which grew from 1.89% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010, a significant 61.90% increase. Additionally, the category of "Two or more races" appeared for the first time in 2010 with a 2.04% representation among the Bohlands.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.49% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.06% | 61.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |