Explore the Family Name Bolson
The meaning of Bolson
English: possibly a variant of Balson or Bulson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bolson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Bolson' has experienced a drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bolson was ranked 54,269th most popular surname, with a total count of 356 individuals carrying it. By 2010, this had decreased to rank 60,636 and a count of 332, marking an overall popularity decline of 11.73% and a decrease in the number of bearers by 6.74%. The proportion of people with the surname Bolson per 100,000 also saw a reduction of 15.38% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #60,636 | -11.73% |
| Count | 356 | 332 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolson
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Bolson identified as White, with a slight increase from 89.04% in 2000 to 90.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic modestly rose by 7.12%, while representation among those who identify as two or more races also went up by 7.12%. However, the Black community saw a significant drop in the use of the surname Bolson, declining by 42.76%. No individuals with the Bolson surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.04% | 90.36% | 1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 3.61% | 7.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.01% | 7.12% |
| Black | 4.21% | 2.41% | -42.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |