Explore the Family Name Bolender
The meaning of Bolender
German: variant of Bohlender.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bolender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bolender has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,738 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, this had risen to a rank of 28,829 - a change of 9.17%. The count of individuals with this last name also experienced growth from 688 in 2000 to 825 in 2010, reflecting a 19.91% increase. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight rise from 0.26 to 0.28 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #28,829 | 9.17% |
| Count | 688 | 825 | 19.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.28 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolender
The ethnic identity associated with the Bolender surname has seen some changes within the ten-year span as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this last name identified as White, at 97.53%, and this remained largely unchanged in 2010, albeit with a minor decrease to 96.36%. There was a small presence of Hispanic ethnicity, which grew from 0.73% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. The census also reported a new grouping in 2010, with 1.70% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Bolender surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.36% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.33% | 82.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |