Bolotin
A locational surname originating from the Russian village of Bolotino or Boloto.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Bolotin. That puts it at #47,521 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bolotin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#47,521
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
446
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 446 bearers of the surname Bolotin in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47521st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bolotin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bolotin
The surname Bolotin is of Russian origin, derived from the word "boloto" which means "marsh" or "swamp" in Russian. This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who lived near or worked in a marshy area.
Bolotin is believed to have emerged as a surname in the late 16th or early 17th century, primarily in the regions of central and western Russia. It was likely adopted as a descriptive name or nickname for an individual residing near a swampy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bolotin can be found in a 17th-century census document from the village of Cherkizovo, located in the Moscow region. This record lists a peasant named Ivan Bolotin, indicating the presence of the surname in that area during that time period.
In the 19th century, the name Bolotin appeared in various Russian literary works, such as the novel "Oblomov" by Ivan Goncharov, where a minor character named Bolotin is mentioned. This suggests that the name was relatively well-known in Russian society at the time.
Notables who have borne the surname Bolotin include Andrei Bolotin (1909-1992), a Soviet mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to the theory of random processes. Another notable figure is Mikhail Bolotin (1923-2013), a Russian-American artist and illustrator whose work appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker magazine.
Other individuals with the surname Bolotin include Yuri Bolotin (1937-2020), a Russian chess player and author of several books on chess strategy, and Ilya Bolotin (born 1976), a Russian-Israeli chess grandmaster and coach.
Additionally, there was a Russian military officer named Vladimir Bolotin (1884-1953) who served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I and later joined the White Army during the Russian Civil War.
The surname Bolotin, with its roots in the Russian language and geographical references, has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including mathematicians, artists, chess players, and military personnel.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bolotin
Among Census respondents with the surname Bolotin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bolotin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bolotin surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6%
- Two or more races2.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bolotin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #47,521 | 3.9% |
| Count | 399 | 446 | 11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Bolotin bearers went from 399 to 446 (+11.8% change). The surname moved up 1,950 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,471 to #47,521.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bolotin
FAQ
Bolotin surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bolotin?
The surname Bolotin holds position #47,521 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bolotin surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bolotin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.