Explore the Family Name Boulin
The meaning of Boulin
French: from a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Baldo, a short form of various names formed with the element bald ‘bold’. This surname is also found in Haiti.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boulin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boulin has noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. The overall rank of the name jumped from being the 125,639th most popular surname in 2000 to the 110,286th in 2010, showing a positive change of approximately 12.22%. This increase is also reflected in the count of individuals with this surname, growing from 126 to 160, a 26.98% rise over the decade. However, the proportion of persons named Boulin per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #110,286 | 12.22% |
| Count | 126 | 160 | 26.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boulin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes within the population carrying the Boulin surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, the largest ethnic group was Black, making up 62.50% of the Boulins, an increase of roughly 10.91% from 2000. The second-largest group was White, comprising 29.38%, down by 11.85% compared to 2000. The Hispanic population rose significantly by 73.30% to make up 6.88% of the Boulins. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped to zero, and there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.35% | 62.5% | 10.91% |
| White | 33.33% | 29.38% | -11.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 6.88% | 73.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |