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

Bollier, 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 Bollier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bollier in America

Bollier is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bollier surname appeared 438 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 Bollier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bollier 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 Bollier

The surname Bollier is believed to have originated in France, most likely in the region of Lorraine. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "boillier," which referred to a maker or seller of wooden bowls or cups. This occupation-based surname emerged during the Middle Ages, when it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their trade or profession.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname Bollier dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Jehan Boillier was mentioned in a historical record from the town of Épinal in Lorraine. Another early reference can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de l'Ancienne République de Genève, which lists a Jean Bollier residing in Geneva in the year 1457.

In the 16th century, the surname Bollier appeared in various spellings, such as Boillier, Boullier, and Boulier, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. One notable figure from this period was Jacques Bollier (c. 1520-1585), a renowned French Protestant pastor and theologian who played a significant role in the Reformation.

As the Bollier family spread across France and into neighboring regions, the name became associated with certain place names. For instance, there are records of a village called Bolliers in the département of Isère, which may have derived its name from the Bollier surname.

In the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Bollier (1644-1719) was a prominent French painter and engraver, known for his portraits and religious works. Another notable figure was Pierre Bollier (1673-1742), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris.

During the 18th century, the Bollier surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Jacques-Nicolas Bollier (1722-1796) was a French poet and playwright, while his contemporary, Pierre-Joseph Bollier (1738-1811), was a renowned historian and author of several works on the history of France.

Throughout its history, the surname Bollier has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the humble occupation of bowl-making in medieval France, the name has since become a part of the rich tapestry of French cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bollier

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

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

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