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

Bolat, 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 Bolat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolat in America

Bolat is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolat surname appeared 103 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 Bolat.

The history of the last name Bolat

The surname Bolat is believed to have originated in Central Asia, specifically in the region now known as Kazakhstan. It is thought to have derived from the Turkic word "bolat," which means "steel" or "strong." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their strength, resilience, or perhaps their occupation as blacksmiths or metalworkers.

Bolat is an ancient surname that can be traced back to the medieval period in Central Asia. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Jami' al-Tawarikh, a historical work written by Rashid-al-Din Hamadani in the early 14th century. This Persian historian documented the Bolat clan as being among the prominent families within the Mongol Empire during that time.

In the 16th century, the Bolat name appeared in the Remez-i Tawarikh, a historical chronicle of the Shaybanid dynasty in Central Asia. This work mentions several individuals bearing the Bolat surname who held positions of significance within the Shaybanid court and military ranks.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who carried the Bolat surname. One example is Bolat Khan, a prominent military leader and governor who served under the Khwarazmian ruler Ala ad-Din Muhammad II in the early 13th century. Another is Bolat Temir, a Kazakh warrior and chieftain who lived in the late 15th century and led his tribe in conflicts against the Uzbeks.

In the 18th century, the Bolat name was associated with the Kazakh Khanate, a powerful Kazakh state that controlled large territories in present-day Kazakhstan and parts of Central Asia. Bolat Zhanybek, a prominent figure in the Kazakh Khanate, was a military commander and political leader who played a crucial role in the consolidation of Kazakh power in the region.

Another notable individual with the Bolat surname was Bolat Mukhamedsalikh, a Kazakh scholar and writer who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Kazakh culture, literature, and history.

While the surname Bolat has its roots in Central Asia, it has since spread to other regions, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the traditions and heritage of the Kazakh people and the broader Central Asian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolat

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

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 Bolat 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.

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 Bolat was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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