Explore the Family Name Bolig
The meaning of Bolig
1. German: variant of Bollig. This surname is very rare in Germany. 2. Variant of Bolich 1, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Bolig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bolig's popularity has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 71,143 but fell to 75,069 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 5.52%. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 256 in 2000 to 257 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #75,069 | -5.52% |
| Count | 256 | 257 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolig
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname Bolig, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.95% to 2.33%, which is an increase of 19.49%. The percentage of those identifying as White also saw a slight rise, from 93.75% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight emergence of Boligs identifying as Black in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 94.55% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 2.33% | 19.49% |
| Black | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |