Explore the Family Name Boliver
The meaning of Boliver
Welsh and English (Shropshire): Anglicized form of Welsh ap Oliver ‘son of Oliver’ (see Oliver).
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How common is the last name Boliver in the United States?
The surname Boliver has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,469th most popular surname, with 409 individuals identified with this name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 68,949 and the count of people with this surname decreased to 285, marking a 30.32% drop. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.15 to 0.1, a decrease of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #68,949 | -42.25% |
| Count | 409 | 285 | -30.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boliver
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Boliver identify as White. In 2000, 90.95% identified as such and by 2010, this percentage increased slightly to 91.93%. Among other ethnic identities, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (2.20% to 2.46%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.71% to 1.75%). However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.42% to 2.11%. It's worth noting that no individuals with the surname Boliver identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.95% | 91.93% | 1.08% |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.46% | 11.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 2.11% | -38.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.75% | 2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |