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

Bowlding, 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 Bowlding surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bowlding in America

Bowlding is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bowlding surname appeared 121 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 Bowlding.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bowlding 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 Bowlding

The surname Bowlding is believed to have originated in England during the 11th century. It is a locational name derived from one of the several places called Bolding or Boulding, which were townships located in various counties across the country. The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words 'bold' meaning 'dwelling' and 'ing' which denotes 'people of'.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bowlding surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Boldinghe'. This ancient record was commissioned by William the Conqueror and served as a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties throughout England.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Boulding, Bolding, and Bowldinge. These variations were often due to inconsistent record-keeping practices or regional dialects. One notable figure from history who bore this surname was Sir John Boulding, a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament in the 16th century, born in 1525 and died in 1598.

Another individual of significance was Edward Bowlding, a renowned mathematician and logician who lived from 1856 to 1944. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic and set theory, and his work influenced the development of modern computer science.

In the 18th century, the Bowlding family had established roots in the village of Bowlding Green, located in the county of Cheshire. This place name is believed to have been derived from the surname itself, further highlighting the longstanding connection between the name and its geographical origins.

Other notable individuals with the Bowlding surname include:

1. William Bowlding (1773-1846), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Mary Bowlding (1889-1976), an American suffragette and activist for women's rights.
3. James Bowlding (1920-2003), a celebrated Australian novelist and playwright.
4. Samuel Bowlding (1688-1757), an English theologian and author of several religious texts.
5. Charlotte Bowlding (1801-1879), a philanthropist and social reformer who founded several charitable organizations in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bowlding

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

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

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