Explore the Family Name Bolstridge
The meaning of Bolstridge
English (Midlands): variant of Bulstrode, a habitational name from Bulstrode in Buckinghamshire, meaning ‘bull marsh’ from Old English bula ‘bull’ + strōd ‘marshy land’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bolstridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bolstridge experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 83,965 in 2000, it moved up to 83,834 by 2010, a positive change of 0.16 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 208 to 224 during the same time period, marking a growth rate of 7.69 percent. However, the proportion of people named Bolstridge per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #83,834 | 0.16% |
| Count | 208 | 224 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolstridge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bolstridge identify as White. In 2000, approximately 99.04 percent identified as such, increasing slightly to 99.55 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. This data suggests a relatively homogeneous ethnic identity associated with the Bolstridge surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 99.55% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |