Explore the Family Name Bolan
The meaning of Bolan
1. Irish (Clare): from Ó Beólláin ‘descendant of Beóllán’, an Old Irish personal name of uncertain origin. 2. English: variant of Boland 1.
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How common is the last name Bolan in the United States?
The surname Bolan has seen a minor fluctuation in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 13,748th most common in the United States but slipped slightly to the 14,014th spot by 2010. This represents a modest decrease in rank of 1.93%. The total count of people with this surname, however, increased by 6.33% during the same period, growing from 2,021 in 2000 to 2,149 in 2010. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Bolan dipped by a slight 2.67%, suggesting that while the surname's absolute numbers grew, its relative prevalence declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,748 | #14,014 | -1.93% |
| Count | 2,021 | 2,149 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.73 | -2.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolan
A review of the Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Bolan surname reveals an intriguing shift over the first decade of the new millennium. White individuals represented the majority of Bolans at 89.96% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 88.23% in 2010. The Hispanic segment, though smaller, saw a significant increase of 163.64%, growing from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. The percentage of Bolans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races also rose, by 30.70% and 6.54% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Bolan surname both decreased, falling by 13.54% and 39.39% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.96% | 88.23% | -1.92% |
| Black | 4.95% | 4.28% | -13.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.77% | 163.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.63% | 6.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.49% | 30.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0.6% | -39.39% |