Explore the Family Name Bollom
The meaning of Bollom
English: variant of Bolam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bollom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bollom has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most common surname, but dropped to the 82,908th position by 2010, marking a significant decline of 17.98%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 260 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, showing a drop of 12.69%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Bollom per 100,000 fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #82,908 | -17.98% |
| Count | 260 | 227 | -12.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bollom
Turning to ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the Bollom surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.29% between 2000 and 2010, shifting from 94.23% to 92.07%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group saw a minor decrease of 4.55%, moving from 4.62% in 2000 to 4.41% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities emerged in the 2010 Census data, accounting for 2.64% of the Bolloms. This surname has no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 92.07% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 4.41% | -4.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |