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

Bolia, 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 Bolia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolia in America

Bolia is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolia surname appeared 144 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 Bolia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bolia 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 Bolia

The surname BOLIA has its origins in the Italian region of Campania, specifically in the province of Caserta. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century and is derived from the Latin word "bulla," which referred to a type of seal or stamp used by the Roman Catholic Church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BOLIA can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Napoli, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain Giovanni BOLIA, who was a scribe employed by the local monastery.

In the 14th century, the name BOLIA began appearing in various church records and legal documents throughout the region of Campania. One notable individual from this time was Matteo BOLIA, a merchant who lived in the town of Capua between 1340 and 1412.

During the Renaissance period, the BOLIA family gained prominence in the city of Naples. In the late 15th century, a man named Antonio BOLIA (1458-1523) became a respected lawyer and served as a legal advisor to several noble families in the region.

As the centuries passed, the BOLIA surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a priest named Giuseppe BOLIA (1711-1782) gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname BOLIA was Vincenzo BOLIA (1820-1892), an Italian painter and engraver who was born in the town of Aversa. His works can be found in several museums and galleries across Italy.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several members of the BOLIA family emigrated to other countries, including the United States and Argentina. One such individual was Gennaro BOLIA (1875-1941), who settled in New York City and became a successful businessman.

Throughout its history, the surname BOLIA has been associated with various professions, including scribes, merchants, lawyers, clergy, artists, and entrepreneurs. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Italian region of Campania, where it emerged from the Latin word "bulla" and its connection to the Roman Catholic Church.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolia

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

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

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