Explore the Family Name Boulter
The meaning of Boulter
English: 1. occupational name for a bolter or sifter of flour, from Middle English bul(e)ter, bol(e)ter, boulter ‘flour sifter’ (Old French buleteor, of ancient Germanic origin). 2. perhaps also an occupational name for a maker of bolts or bars, from a Middle English word bolter(e) ‘maker of bars, bolts, or arrows’. Compare Bolt 1.
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How common is the last name Boulter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boulter has seen a decline over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23072nd most popular surname in the U.S., with 1,034 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 28263, representing a 22.5% decrease. The count of people carrying this surname also dipped by about 18.18%, standing at 846 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100k fell by 23.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,072 | #28,263 | -22.5% |
| Count | 1,034 | 846 | -18.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.29 | -23.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boulter
Discussing the ethnic identity tied to the surname Boulter, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those holding the surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.87% in this category by 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, with changes of 7.79% and 10.36% respectively. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase of 71.5%. Conversely, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 92.91% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.31% | 71.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 2.13% | 10.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.83% | 7.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |