Explore the Family Name Boisjolie
The meaning of Boisjolie
Altered form of French Boisjoli: topographic name, meaning literally ‘joyful (or attractive) wood’ (see Jolibois), or a habitational name from (Le) Bois Joli or Bois-Joli, names of several minor places in various parts of France. The surname Boisjoli is no longer found in France.
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How common is the last name Boisjolie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boisjolie has seen a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,808th in popularity but fell slightly to 71,886th in 2010, representing a decline of 0.11 percent. However, the number of people with the Boisjolie surname grew from 253 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, indicating an increase by 7.11 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #71,886 | -0.11% |
| Count | 253 | 271 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boisjolie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Boisjolie surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a marginal decrease from 96.84 percent to 96.68 percent. There was also a small percentage (1.98 percent) of individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000; however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.68% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |