Explore the Family Name Bollen
The meaning of Bollen
1. English (Dorset and Wiltshire): variant of Bolling 2. 2. Dutch: variant of Bolle.
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How common is the last name Bollen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bollen has seen a decrease in popularity in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,342 and this fell to 40,016 by 2010, a decline of 13.23%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 603 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.12%. Overall, the proportion of people per 100,000 carrying the surname Bollen also decreased by 13.64% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #40,016 | -13.23% |
| Count | 603 | 548 | -9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bollen
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Bollen, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 92.04% to 91.61%. There was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic or as two or more races, rising from 1.00% to 2.19% and 1.00% to 2.01% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black saw a substantial decrease from 5.31% to 2.92%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.04% | 91.61% | -0.47% |
| Black | 5.31% | 2.92% | -45.01% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.19% | 119% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.01% | 101% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |