Explore the Family Name Bolch
The meaning of Bolch
German: nickname from a term denoting a kind of large salted or dried fish, especially cod, most likely used for a large, ungainly person. This is the most probable original form of the surnames Bolick and Bolich, of which it is established as a variant in the US. Compare Balch 3.
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How common is the last name Bolch in the United States?
The surname Bolch's popularity has slightly decreased over a decade, as demonstrated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Bolch ranked 50,801 in popularity and had 386 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 57,639 with only 353 individuals bearing the surname, indicating an 8.55% decrease in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Bolch per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #57,639 | -13.46% |
| Count | 386 | 353 | -8.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolch
Regarding Bolch's ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 96.37% in 2000 to 92.07% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising from 2.33% to 5.38%. Additionally, in 2010, there were individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, which wasn't the case in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 92.07% | -4.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 5.38% | 130.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |