Explore the Family Name Bolla
The meaning of Bolla
1. Italian (northern): topographic name from a variant of bola ‘pond’. 2. Spanish: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from regional bolla ‘bread roll’. 3. Hungarian: variant of Balla. 4. Indian (Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana): Kshatriya name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Bolla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bolla has seen some shift over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bolla ranked 34,554th in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 36,585th, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.88%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 620 in 2000 to 611 in 2010, a drop of about 1.45%. This represents a dip in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.23 to 0.21, marking an 8.7% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,585 | -5.88% |
| Count | 620 | 611 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolla
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bolla has shown considerable change, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname were White (86.77%), but by 2010, this figure had fallen to 70.05%, indicating a decrease of around 19.27%. The portion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly increased during this period, rising from 6.94% to 22.59%, an increase of a substantial 225.50%. The Hispanic population also saw an uptick, growing from 3.71% to 5.56%, an increase of about 49.87%. However, the percentage of people claiming two or more races decreased from 1.77% to 0.98%, a drop of approximately 44.63%. The Black population remained almost stable at about 0.82% in 2010, up slightly from 0.81% in 2000. There was no recorded change for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.77% | 70.05% | -19.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.94% | 22.59% | 225.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 5.56% | 49.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0.98% | -44.63% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.82% | 1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |