Explore the Family Name Bollenbacher
The meaning of Bollenbacher
German: habitational name for someone from Bollenbach (see Bollenbach).
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How common is the last name Bollenbacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bollenbacher saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 33,735th most popular surname but dropped to 33,856th in 2010, representing a minor change of -0.36%. However, the count or the number of individuals with this surname increased from 637 to 672 during the same period, marking a growth of 5.49%. The proportion per 100k people slightly fell from 0.24 to 0.23, denoting a decrease of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #33,856 | -0.36% |
| Count | 637 | 672 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bollenbacher
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly White association with the surname Bollenbacher. In 2000, 97.02% of those bearing this surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 95.54% by 2010, showing a small change of -1.53%. Hispanic individuals with this surname witnessed an increase from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010, which is a significant rise of 63.58%. The category of two or more races also appeared in 2010 with a percentage of 1.19% while it was 0 in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. For some categories, the data may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 95.54% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.83% | 63.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |