Explore the Family Name Bolda
The meaning of Bolda
1. Polish: from the German personal name Bold (see Bold 4). 2. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Boldizsár, Hungarian form of Baltazar.
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How common is the last name Bolda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bolda has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Bolda ranked 39,885 in popularity, but fell to 42,455 in 2010, marking a 6.44% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced by 1.35%, from 518 in 2000 to 511 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which decreased by 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #42,455 | -6.44% |
| Count | 518 | 511 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity of those with the surname Bolda. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname declined significantly by 37.28% from 2000 to 2010. In contrast, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic category, growing by 77.92% during the same period. The proportion identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 0.93%. Notably, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 at 1.57%, while it was absent in the 2000 census data. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 92.95% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.74% | 77.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.05% | 2.54% | -37.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |