Explore the Family Name Bollard
The meaning of Bollard
1. English (Northamptonshire) and Irish: probably a variant of Ballard. According to MacLysaght, this is a surname of Dutch origin which was taken to Ireland early in the 18th century. 2. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bolohard, composed of the elements bolo ‘friend, brother’ and hard ‘hard, strong’.
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How common is the last name Bollard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bollard saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 44,654 in 2000 to 50,275 in 2010, denoting a decline in popularity of about 12.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced during the same period, from 453 to 416, marking an 8.17% decrease. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people went down by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #50,275 | -12.59% |
| Count | 453 | 416 | -8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bollard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bollard from 2000 to 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.94% to 91.11%. The percentage identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 5.08% to 5.05%. The category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.88% of the people with the surname Bollard. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 91.11% | -1.97% |
| Black | 5.08% | 5.05% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |