Explore the Family Name Boilard
The meaning of Boilard
French (mainly Vendée): unexplained. History: Jean Boilard from Bournezeau in Vendée, France, married Jeanne Maranda in L’Islet, QC, in 1680. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Adelard, Andre, Elphege, Emile, Jacques, Lucien, Marcel, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Boilard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boilard has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Boilard was ranked as the 50,261st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 57,234th position, representing a decline of almost 14%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by nearly 9%, from 391 in 2000 to 356 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise saw a decrease of over 14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #57,234 | -13.87% |
| Count | 391 | 356 | -8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boilard
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Boilard surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.16% and 96.07% respectively, showing a minimal change of -0.09%. Notably, in both years, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was, however, a small percentage change in those identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010, a change of -21.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 96.07% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.4% | -21.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |