Explore the Family Name Boltz
The meaning of Boltz
1. German: from the personal name Boltz, a shortened form of Baldwin. 2. South German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of bolts for crossbows, or for a bowman, or a nickname for a tall stiff man, from Middle High German boltz ‘crossbow bolt’.
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How common is the last name Boltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boltz has seen a slight decrease in rank from 9261 in 2000 to 9687 in 2010, representing a -4.6% change. However, the overall count of people carrying the surname increased by 3.46% over the same period, growing from 3238 to 3350 individuals. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined slightly by -5.0%, from 1.2 in 2000 to 1.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,261 | #9,687 | -4.6% |
| Count | 3,238 | 3,350 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.14 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boltz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over time for the surname Boltz. The largest relative increase was seen amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which more than doubled from 0.31% in 2000 to 0.72% in 2010. Likewise, those identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw significant increases of 104.23% and 83.87% respectively. Those reporting two or more ethnicities rose from 0.77% to 1.22%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly by -2.63% and -5.71% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 93.61% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.9% | 104.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.22% | 58.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0.99% | -5.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.72% | 132.26% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0.57% | 83.87% |