Explore the Family Name Bolus
The meaning of Bolus
English (Warwickshire): variant of Bolas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bolus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bolus" increased slightly between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held rank 52,289 and had a count of 373, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 50,771 with a count of 411 individuals holding this surname. This shows a positive change of 2.9 in ranking and an increase of 10.19% in the number of individuals identified with the surname Bolus. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,771 | 2.9% |
| Count | 373 | 411 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolus
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals with the Bolus surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 12.06% in 2000 to 18.49% in 2010, a change of 53.32%. In addition, individuals claiming two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 3.65% of those with the surname. However, the percentage of white individuals decreased from 78.82% to 71.29%, a decrease of 9.55%. Individuals identifying as Black also decreased from 7.51% to 5.60%, a decrease of 25.43%. No individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.82% | 71.29% | -9.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.06% | 18.49% | 53.32% |
| Black | 7.51% | 5.6% | -25.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |