Explore the Family Name Bollman
The meaning of Bollman
Altered form of German Bollmann. This surname is also found in Sweden.
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How common is the last name Bollman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bollman" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,421 in popularity and by 2010, it climbed to 10,365 - a 0.54% increase. The number of people with this surname also rose from 2,833 to 3,110 during the same period, representing a 9.78% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100k population remained steady at 1.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,421 | #10,365 | 0.54% |
| Count | 2,833 | 3,110 | 9.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bollman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noticeable shifts within those bearing the Bollman surname between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 97.11% to 94.63%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black increased significantly during the same period. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation went up from 0.46% to 1.06%, the Hispanic segment rose from 0.67% to 1.64%, and the Black group increased from 0.32% to 0.96%. The category of two or more races also saw an increase, going from 0.92% to 1.19%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population saw a minor decrease from 0.53% to 0.51% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 94.63% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.64% | 144.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.19% | 29.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 1.06% | 130.43% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.96% | 200% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.51% | -3.77% |