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

Bolus, 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 Bolus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolus in America

Bolus is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolus surname appeared 411 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 Bolus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bolus 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 Bolus

The surname Bolus is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "bolu" or "bole," which referred to a rounded or cylindrical object. This name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a round or plump appearance.

In early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Bolle, Bole, and Boules. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mentions a Robert Bolle from Cambridgeshire.

The Bolus surname is also associated with certain place names in England, particularly in areas where the name was more prevalent. For instance, there is a village called Bolas in Shropshire, which may have contributed to the surname's development.

One notable historical figure with the surname Bolus was Sir John Bolus, a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London during the 16th century (c. 1520-1585). He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1576.

Another individual of note was Robert Bolus (1650-1718), an English clergyman and antiquarian who served as the rector of Swinstead in Lincolnshire. He was known for his interest in local history and antiquities.

In the 18th century, John Bolus (1677-1756) was a respected physician and botanist from Halifax, West Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties.

The Bolus name also appears in literary works, such as in the writings of William Shakespeare. In his play "The Merchant of Venice," one of the characters is named "Balthasar," which is a variant of the name Bolus.

Another notable figure was George Bolus (1809-1890), a British entrepreneur and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He was a prominent figure in Manchester and supported various charitable causes.

While the Bolus surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical significance can be traced back to medieval England and the regions surrounding the original place names associated with the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolus

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

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

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