Explore the Family Name Boulden
The meaning of Boulden
English: variant of Bolden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boulden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boulden saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,407 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 22,216, marking a negative change of roughly 20.69%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1,386 to 1,161 during this period, a reduction of around 16.23%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Boulden per 100,000 has decreased by about 23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,407 | #22,216 | -20.69% |
| Count | 1,386 | 1,161 | -16.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.39 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boulden
When we consider the ethnicity associated with the surname Boulden, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting trends. For instance, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 20% over the decade. The proportion of White individuals decreased from 74.31% to 68.82%, while the Hispanic population grew significantly by approximately 73.21%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an increase of 18.59% in the number of people carrying the Boulden surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.31% | 68.82% | -7.39% |
| Black | 21.79% | 25.84% | 18.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.62% | 73.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.38% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |