Explore the Family Name Bolliger
The meaning of Bolliger
Swiss German: variant of Bollinger. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ernst, Frieda, Heinz, Markus.
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How common is the last name Bolliger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bolliger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bolliger ranked 46,523 in popularity with an approximate count of 431 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, however, it had dropped to a rank of 50,659 with around 412 individuals identified with this name, representing a change of -8.89% in rank and -4.41% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #50,659 | -8.89% |
| Count | 431 | 412 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolliger
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Bolliger, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, remains predominantly White. In 2000, about 96.29% of Bolligers were classified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.12% in 2010. There was a minor representation of Hispanics among Bolligers, at 2.32% in 2000 which fell to 2.18% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, did not have any significant representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 96.12% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.18% | -6.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |