UK surname
A locational surname denoting a person from Bollon, a place in France.
In the 1881 census there were 63 people recorded with the Bollon surname, ranking it #24,711 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 71, ranked #33,633, down from #24,711 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Toxteth Park, Glasgow and St Mary Islington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bollon is 165 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 12.7%.
1881 census count
63
Ranked #24,711
Modern count
71
2016, ranked #33,633
Peak year
1861
165 bearers
Map years
3
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bollon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bollon surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 92 | #18,050 |
| 1861 | historical | 165 | #14,112 |
| 1881 | historical | 63 | #24,711 |
| 1891 | historical | 145 | #18,752 |
| 1901 | historical | 58 | #27,724 |
| 1911 | historical | 140 | #18,657 |
| 1997 | modern | 56 | #32,004 |
| 1998 | modern | 58 | #32,138 |
| 1999 | modern | 63 | #31,798 |
| 2000 | modern | 67 | #31,473 |
| 2001 | modern | 65 | #31,501 |
| 2002 | modern | 64 | #32,007 |
| 2003 | modern | 64 | #32,056 |
| 2004 | modern | 67 | #31,976 |
| 2005 | modern | 63 | #32,602 |
| 2006 | modern | 60 | #33,235 |
| 2007 | modern | 63 | #33,243 |
| 2008 | modern | 64 | #33,402 |
| 2009 | modern | 61 | #33,915 |
| 2010 | modern | 63 | #34,002 |
| 2011 | modern | 63 | #33,982 |
| 2012 | modern | 66 | #33,901 |
| 2013 | modern | 71 | #33,693 |
| 2014 | modern | 70 | #33,782 |
| 2015 | modern | 69 | #33,788 |
| 2016 | modern | 71 | #33,633 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Toxteth Park, Glasgow, St Mary Islington, Blackburn and Guiseley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 2 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 3 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Blackburn | Lancashire |
| 5 | Guiseley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bollon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bollon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bollon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bollon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bollon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bollon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bollon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Bollon has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word 'bolon,' which referred to a small loaf of bread or a roll. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone associated with baking or the trade of bread-making.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bollon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record landholdings and property ownership in England. This suggests that the name had already spread from France to England by the 11th century.
In the 13th century, records show a Jehan Bollon, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, France. He was known for his successful business ventures and his philanthropic contributions to the local community.
During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Bollon was Jacques Bollon, a French soldier and military commander. He served under King Charles VII of France and participated in several significant battles during the Hundred Years' War against the English.
In the 16th century, the name Bollon was associated with a prominent family in the region of Burgundy, France. One of the members, Pierre Bollon (1520-1592), was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parliament of Burgundy.
Another notable individual with the surname Bollon was Marie Bollon (1680-1757), a French painter and artist known for her skilled portraiture and religious paintings. Her works can still be found in several churches and museums across France.
As the name Bollon spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other countries. In the 18th century, there was a notable German composer named Johann Bollon (1738-1804), who was known for his contributions to the Classical music era.
While the surname Bollon may have originated from a humble nickname related to bread-making, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, soldiers, scholars, artists, and musicians, throughout several centuries of European history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bollon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 20 Bollons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.45x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 20 | 3.45x |
| Middlesex | 10 | 1.71x |
| Dorset | 8 | 20.83x |
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 5.34x |
| Devon | 3 | 2.46x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 2.50x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.43x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 1.01x |
| Brecknockshire | 1 | 8.55x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.77x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.53x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.35x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.01x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.68x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leeds in Yorkshire leads with 14 Bollons recorded in 1881 and an index of 42.76x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 14 | 42.76x |
| Islington London | 9 | 15.87x |
| Poole St James | 8 | 555.56x |
| Bradford | 4 | 28.49x |
| Manthorpe Cum Little | 4 | 555.56x |
| Exeter St David | 3 | 288.46x |
| Droylsden | 2 | 88.11x |
| Hound | 2 | 246.91x |
| Aston | 1 | 2.46x |
| Blackburn | 1 | 5.41x |
| Chester St Mary On Hill | 1 | 90.09x |
| Cottingham | 1 | 80.00x |
| Donington | 1 | 294.12x |
| Govan | 1 | 2.14x |
| Hove | 1 | 23.09x |
| Hunslet | 1 | 11.06x |
| Llanelly | 1 | 71.43x |
| Portsea | 1 | 4.25x |
| Rugeley | 1 | 70.42x |
| St Luke London | 1 | 10.65x |
| Thames Ditton | 1 | 169.49x |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 6.58x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bollon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bollon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bollon households.
FAQ
In 1881, 63 people were recorded with the Bollon surname. That placed it at #24,711 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 71 in 2016. That gives Bollon a modern rank of #33,633.
A locational surname denoting a person from Bollon, a place in France.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bollon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.