Explore the Family Name Boldin
The meaning of Boldin
1. English: variant of Balding 1. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Swedish: ornamental name, possibly from German Bold + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Bolden.
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How common is the last name Boldin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boldin has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 29,325 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,343, marking a drop of 13.7%. Simultaneously, the total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 760 to 685, exhibiting a fall of nearly 9.87%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 17.86%, moving from 0.28 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,325 | #33,343 | -13.7% |
| Count | 760 | 685 | -9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boldin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boldin has seen some shifts over the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 68.68% of people with this surname identified as White, dipping slightly to 68.18% by 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black increased from 26.58% to 28.91%, marking an increase of 8.77%. While the Hispanic representation among those with the Boldin surname saw a significant reduction from 1.97% to 1.02%, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races also dropped from 1.71% to 1.02%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.68% | 68.18% | -0.73% |
| Black | 26.58% | 28.91% | 8.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.02% | -40.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 1.02% | -48.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |