Explore the Family Name Boulware
The meaning of Boulware
English: variant of Bulwer, a Norfolk name, perhaps from an agent noun derivative of Middle English bolwen ‘to swell with pride’. Compare Boleware.
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How common is the last name Boulware in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boulware has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 8,633 to 8,464. This represents a change of 1.96%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.32% during the same period, from 3,506 to 3,903. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Boulware per 100,000 increased by 1.54%, from 1.3 to 1.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,633 | #8,464 | 1.96% |
| Count | 3,506 | 3,903 | 11.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.32 | 1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boulware
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boulware, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Boulwares identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased by 5.88%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a substantial increase of 81.62%. Those identifying as White decreased by 5.09%, whereas the percentage of Hispanics rose by 70%. The percentage of Blacks only saw a minor increase of 1.53%. Meanwhile, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native among Boulwares significantly decreased by 39.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.85% | 53.01% | -5.09% |
| Black | 39.87% | 40.48% | 1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.36% | 81.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.38% | 70% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.41% | -39.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |