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

Bolibol, 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 Bolibol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolibol in America

Bolibol is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolibol surname appeared 150 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 Bolibol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bolibol 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 Bolibol

The surname BOLIBOL has its origins in the Spanish region of Catalonia, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan words "boli" meaning "hill" and "bol" meaning "round," suggesting a possible connection to a geographic location or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOLIBOL can be found in a document from the town of Lleida in the year 1387, where a certain Pere BOLIBOL was mentioned as a landowner. This document provides valuable insights into the early presence of the name in the region.

During the 15th century, the name BOLIBOL appeared in several municipal records from the city of Barcelona, indicating that members of the family had established themselves in the influential maritime hub. One notable figure was Joan BOLIBOL, a merchant who owned several trading vessels and conducted business with ports across the Mediterranean.

In the 16th century, the BOLIBOL family gained prominence in the realm of academia. Francesc BOLIBOL (1523-1592) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Barcelona and authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

As the BOLIBOL name spread across Spain and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as BOLIBOLL, BOLLIBOL, and BOLLIBOLLE. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name took root.

One of the most celebrated figures bearing the BOLIBOL surname was Margarida BOLIBOL (1678-1745), a revered painter from Valencia whose works adorned numerous churches and noble households. Her masterpiece, a large-scale altarpiece depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is still on display in the Cathedral of Valencia.

In the 19th century, the BOLIBOL name found its way to the Americas, as evidenced by the presence of José BOLIBOL (1812-1886), a prominent landowner and rancher in the Argentine province of Córdoba. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the local agricultural community for generations.

While the BOLIBOL surname may not be among the most common today, it carries a rich historical legacy that spans multiple centuries and regions, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped its evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolibol

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

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

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