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

Bolduan, 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 Bolduan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolduan in America

Bolduan is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolduan surname appeared 155 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 Bolduan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bolduan 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 Bolduan

The surname BOLDUAN is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which was a duchy in the Holy Roman Empire during that time period.

The name BOLDUAN is derived from the Old German word "bolde," meaning "bold" or "courageous." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who displayed such characteristics or performed acts of bravery. It may have been a descriptive surname initially bestowed upon an individual before becoming hereditary.

Early records of the name can be found in various medieval documents, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of charters and documents from the Saxon dukedom. The name appears with variations in spelling, such as "Bolduan," "Boldwen," and "Boldwin," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname BOLDUAN was Friedrich Bolduan, who lived in the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in the late 14th century. He was a merchant and landowner, and his name can be found in the city's records from around 1380.

Another notable bearer of the name was Johannes Bolduan, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Saxony in 1515 and became a professor at the University of Wittenberg, where he taught alongside the renowned reformer Martin Luther.

In the 17th century, a branch of the BOLDUAN family migrated to the Netherlands, where they settled in the city of Amsterdam. One of their descendants, Pieter Bolduan (1632-1697), was a successful merchant and served as a member of the city's governing council.

During the 18th century, the BOLDUAN name also spread to other parts of Europe, including regions of modern-day Poland and Russia. Karl Bolduan (1756-1830), a German-born military officer, served in the Imperial Russian Army and was awarded the prestigious Order of St. George for his bravery in the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, the BOLDUAN surname found its way across the Atlantic, with several families immigrating to the United States. One such individual was Heinrich Bolduan (1819-1892), who arrived in Wisconsin in the 1840s and became a prominent farmer and community leader.

Throughout its history, the surname BOLDUAN has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, merchants, military officers, and farmers. While not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left its mark across several centuries and regions, reflecting the diverse experiences of those who have borne the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolduan

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

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

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