Explore the Family Name Boleman
The meaning of Boleman
1. Americanized form of North German Bollemann (see Bollmann) or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. 2. Americanized form of German Bullmann (see Bullman). 3. Altered form of English Bullman.
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How common is the last name Boleman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boleman saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 56,826th most common in the U.S., but by 2010, it dropped to 62,714th. This represents a reduction of approximately 10.36%. The total count of Bolemans also decreased from 336 individuals in 2000 to 319 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 5.06%. As for representation per 100,000 people, the proportion went down by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11 within the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #62,714 | -10.36% |
| Count | 336 | 319 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boleman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boleman also underwent some changes according to the census data. The largest group identifying as Boleman remained White, increasing slightly from 92.56% in 2000 to 93.42% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an uptick, rising from 1.49% to 2.19%. Interestingly, the percentage of Bolemans identifying as Hispanic rose from 0 to 2.51%, while those identifying as Black dropped from 4.46% to 0. There were no recorded Bolemans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 93.42% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.19% | 46.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |