Explore the Family Name Bolitho
The meaning of Bolitho
Cornish: habitational name from either of two places in Cornwall named Bolitho, from Cornish bos, bod ‘dwelling’ + a personal name of uncertain form.
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How common is the last name Bolitho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bolitho has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,826th in popularity and rose to 53,913th by 2010, representing a 5.13% change. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 336 to 383, reflecting an almost 14% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Bolitho surname per 100k population also grew by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #53,913 | 5.13% |
| Count | 336 | 383 | 13.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolitho
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over time. In 2000, 95.83% of individuals with the Bolitho surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 91.64% in 2010. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. Additionally, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, 2.61% reported having two or more ethnicities and 1.83% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 91.64% | -4.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.13% | 31.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |