Explore the Family Name Bohlken
The meaning of Bohlken
North German (also Böhlken): from a pet form of Bohl. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Ingo.
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How common is the last name Bohlken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohlken decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,389, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 48,347, indicating a 2.02% decline in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Bohlken surname increased from 421 to 437 during this decade, marking a growth of 3.8%. Although more people bore the name, its relative frequency decreased from 0.16 per 100,000 people to 0.15 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #48,347 | -2.02% |
| Count | 421 | 437 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohlken
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bohlken surname was predominantly associated with white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.25% of Bohlkens identified as white, which dropped marginally to 94.51% in 2010. The number of Bohlkens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 1.19%, but this percentage went down to zero by 2010. The census data also showed a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010, a rise of 53.78%. There were however no Bohlkens who identified as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.51% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.66% | 53.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |