Explore the Family Name Bohlander
The meaning of Bohlander
1. German (also Bohländer): habitational name for someone from a place in Baden called Bohland, or from Bolanden in the Palatinate and Bolande in Schleswig-Holstein. The placename Bolanden takes its name from a 13th-century castle and neighboring village, which is derived from an older field name, Bonlande(n), meaning ‘bean field’. Compare Bohland, Bohlender, and Bolander. 2. Swedish: variant of Bolander. This surname is rare in Sweden.
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How common is the last name Bohlander in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bohlander" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Bohlander' was ranked 32,609 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it slipped to rank 35,096. This represents a change of -7.63%. The count of people with this surname also decreased over this period, with 664 individuals bearing the name in 2000 compared to 642 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k dropped by 12.0%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #35,096 | -7.63% |
| Count | 664 | 642 | -3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohlander
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Bohlander" also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the majority identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 95.17% in 2010. There were also increases seen among those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races. Specifically, the percentage of Hispanics increased from 1.20% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, while those reporting two or more races went up from 0.75% to 1.25%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 there was a small percentage (0.78%) within these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.17% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.02% | 68.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.25% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |