Explore the Family Name Bolon

The meaning of Bolon

Polish (Boloń): from a derivative of the personal names Bolesław or Boleczest.

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How common is the last name Bolon in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bolon has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 43,290 but dropped to 49,268 in 2010, marking a 13.81% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 470 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, indicating a 9.15% reduction. This decline is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, having decreased from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, representing a 17.65% drop.

20002010Change
Rank#43,290#49,268-13.81%
Count470427-9.15%
Proportion per 100k0.170.14-17.65%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolon

As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census points out several changes between 2000 and 2010. The Bolon surname did not have any representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was an introduction of multi-ethnic identity (two or more races) within this surname by 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation with the Bolon surname, jumping from 2.55% in 2000 to 6.79% in 2010. Conversely, the White representation saw a slight decrease from 94.89% in 2000 to 90.87% in 2010.

20002010Change
White94.89%90.87%-4.24%
Hispanic2.55%6.79%166.27%
Two or More Races0%1.64%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%