Explore the Family Name Bolls
The meaning of Bolls
German: patronymic from Boll 2.
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How common is the last name Bolls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bolls decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bolls ranked 42,217th in terms of popularity among all surnames, and by 2010, it had fallen to 47,356th, a drop of 12.17 percent. The number of individuals bearing the Bolls surname also dwindled over this period, with a count of 484 in 2000 down to 448 by 2010, signifying a decrease of 7.44 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Bolls surname dropped from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #47,356 | -12.17% |
| Count | 484 | 448 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolls
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift from 2000 to 2010 for those carrying the Bolls surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, growing from 1.03 percent to 2.01 percent. There was also a notable increase in the percentage who identified as Black, up from 14.88 percent to 18.30 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those claiming White ethnicity fell from 83.06 percent to 73.88 percent. Lastly, the census recorded new groups in 2010 that were not present in 2000, with 2.68 percent identifying as two or more races and 3.13 percent as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.06% | 73.88% | -11.05% |
| Black | 14.88% | 18.3% | 22.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 2.01% | 95.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |