Find out how popular the last name Bolante is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bolante.

Bolante, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bolante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolante in America

Bolante is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolante surname appeared 216 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bolante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bolante to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bolante

The surname Bolante has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "boletus," which means a type of mushroom, suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of mushrooms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bolante can be found in the archives of the city of Bologna, where a certain Girolamo Bolante was mentioned in a document from 1587. This document pertained to a land transaction, indicating that the Bolante family held some prominence in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, the Bolante name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, including those of the Diocese of Parma. Notably, a Friar Giovanni Battista Bolante (1623-1698) was a respected theologian and author of several religious texts, contributing to the intellectual legacy of the name.

During the Renaissance period, the Bolante family also produced artists and artisans. One notable figure was Alessandro Bolante (1570-1640), a skilled sculptor who created several notable works for churches and noble households in and around the city of Venice.

As the Bolante family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Bolanti and Bolantini. In the 19th century, records show a Giuseppe Bolante (1812-1887) who was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Milan, further elevating the reputation of the name.

Another notable individual bearing the Bolante surname was Maria Bolante (1895-1972), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in southern Italy and was recognized for her efforts in promoting educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

While the Bolante name has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, individuals with this surname have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity wherever they settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolante

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bolante.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bolante was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bolante has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bolante was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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