Explore the Family Name Bolek
The meaning of Bolek
Polish and Czech: from a short form of a personal name (Polish Bolesław, Czech Boleslav), composed of the Slavic elements bol ‘greater, better’ or ‘more’ (from Old Slavic bolъ) + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’).
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How common is the last name Bolek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bolek has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,582 in prevalence but dropped to 32,031 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.74%. The total count of individuals with the surname remained steady at 720 across both years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #32,031 | -4.74% |
| Count | 720 | 720 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolek
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bolek identify as white, with an increase from 96.11% in 2000 to 97.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased during this decade, from 1.81% to 1.25%. In 2000, there was a small contingent (1.39%) who identified with two or more races, but this figure was suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 data. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year's data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 97.78% | 1.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.25% | -30.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |