Explore the Family Name Bolter
The meaning of Bolter
1. English: variant of Boulter 1 or 2. 2. German: habitational name for someone from a lost place called Bolt. It is the name of a large family from Hechingen, Württemberg. 3. German (also Bölter): occupational name for a maker of wooden bolts for crossbows, Middle High German bolter. Compare Boelter. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Ernst, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Bolter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bolter has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,621st most common name and fell to 39,117th in 2010, representing a decline of 9.81%. The count of people with this surname also dropped modestly from 597 in 2000 to 563 in 2010, a decrease of 5.7%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Bolter surname per 100,000 people fell by 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #39,117 | -9.81% |
| Count | 597 | 563 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolter
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Bolter, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that between 2000 and 2010, there were no significant changes in major ethnic identities. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 92.63% in 2000 and 92.54% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.68% in 2000 to 5.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped significantly from 3.02% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. During this period, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those reporting two or more races went from 2.35% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 92.54% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 5.51% | 227.98% |
| Black | 3.02% | 1.42% | -52.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |