Explore the Family Name Bolano
The meaning of Bolano
Galician (Bolaño): habitational name from either of two places called Bolaño in Lugo province, Galicia (Spain).
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How common is the last name Bolano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bolano saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bolano ranked 80,502 in popularity and increased by approximately 11.47% to a rank of 71,265 in 2010. The count of individuals with the Bolano surname also grew from 219 to 274, marking a significant 25.11% increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #71,265 | 11.47% |
| Count | 219 | 274 | 25.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolano
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bolano significantly shifted over the same decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic climbed substantially from 57.99% to 71.90%, a change of almost 24%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, rising from 10.05% to 12.41%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White drastically decreased from 31.96% to 15.33%, a drop of more than half. The percentages for those identifying as part of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.99% | 71.9% | 23.99% |
| White | 31.96% | 15.33% | -52.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.05% | 12.41% | 23.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |