Explore the Family Name Bolz
The meaning of Bolz
German: variant of Boltz. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Otto, Alois, Dieter, Hans, Jutta, Kurt, Madel, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Bolz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bolz slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bolz was the 22,870th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 24,186th position, a change of -5.75%. The number of individuals bearing the Bolz surname also experienced a slight drop from 1,045 in 2000 to 1,039 in 2010, indicating a -0.57% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population reduced by -10.26%, from 0.39 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #24,186 | -5.75% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,039 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bolz. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.09%), a slight decrease from 96.17% in 2000. During the same period, there were increases in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.57% to 0.77%) and Hispanic (from 1.91% to 2.69%). Also, people identifying as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.24% to 1.35%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Bolz surname that identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.09% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.69% | 40.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.35% | 8.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.77% | 35.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |