Explore the Family Name Bohlmann
The meaning of Bohlmann
1. North German (Böhlmann): enlarged form of Bohl 2; or, in some cases, a variant of Bühlmann, itself a variant of Bühl, see Buehl. 2. North German: from Middle Low German bōle ‘plank, beam’ + man ‘man’, hence an occupational name for a carpenter or a topographic name for someone who lived by a board walk. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto, Elfriede, Erwin, Joerg, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Bohlmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bohlmann has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bohlmann ranked 29,237 in popularity and by 2010 it had improved to rank 28,777—an overall change of 1.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 763 in 2000 to 827 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.39%. However, the proportion of people named Bohlmann per 100k remained stable at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #28,777 | 1.57% |
| Count | 763 | 827 | 8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohlmann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bohlmann has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.25%) of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010 that percentage decreased slightly to 94.80%. In contrast, the percentage of Bohlmanns identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, a small portion of individuals with the surname Bohlmann began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.73%) and Two or more races (1.09%). However, no Bohlmanns identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 94.8% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.9% | 84.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |