Explore the Family Name Boultinghouse
The meaning of Boultinghouse
Possibly an Americanized form of German Böddinghaus (see Bedinghaus). Compare Boltinghouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boultinghouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boultinghouse has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 46,426 but by 2010 it had slipped to 47,429, representing a -2.16% change. The count of people bearing this surname also changed from 432 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, showing a small increase of 3.47%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.16 to 0.15, indicating a -6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #47,429 | -2.16% |
| Count | 432 | 447 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boultinghouse
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Boultinghouse surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, with 96.30% recorded in 2000 and 95.75% in 2010. This shows a minor decrease of -0.57%. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group rose significantly from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, marking a 54.31% increase. Interestingly, the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 census with a 1.34% share, whereas previously in 2000, it was not represented. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and those identifying with two or more races fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.75% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.79% | 54.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |