Explore the Family Name Bohlin
The meaning of Bohlin
Swedish: variant of Bolin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Swen, Lars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bohlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohlin has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bohlin ranked 38,395 in popularity and by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 37,735. This represents a modest growth rate of 1.72%. The total count of people with the Bohlin surname also increased during this period from 542 to 589, indicating an 8.67% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Bohlin surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #37,735 | 1.72% |
| Count | 542 | 589 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bohlin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.76% identified as White, increasing to 96.60% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, from 1.48% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly from 1.66% to 1.53%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 96.6% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.53% | -7.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0.85% | -42.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |