Explore the Family Name Bolinder
The meaning of Bolinder
Swedish: probably a variant of Bolander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bolinder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bolinder has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392nd most popular in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 73,005th, marking a decrease of approximately 29.46%. During this same period, the overall count of people bearing the Bolinder name also decreased from 339 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a drop of about 21.53%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname reduced by 30.77%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #73,005 | -29.46% |
| Count | 339 | 266 | -21.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolinder
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Bolinder, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is overwhelmingly tied to white individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of people with this surname identified as white, with a slight increase of 0.07% over the decade. In 2000, there were some individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, but by 2010, these categories dropped to zero. The data recorded no individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Bolinder surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.24% | 0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |