Explore the Family Name Boissonnault
The meaning of Boissonnault
Altered form of French Boissonneau (see Boissonneault).
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How common is the last name Boissonnault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boissonnault has observed a slight fluctuation in popularity over the decade. In 2000, the name ranked as the 108,734th most popular surname, while by 2010, it slipped slightly to the 111,426th position, marking a change of -2.48%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 151 in 2000 to 158 in 2010, showing an uptick of 4.64%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Boissonnault per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, dropping from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #111,426 | -2.48% |
| Count | 151 | 158 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boissonnault
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boissonnault, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers identify as White. This group grew from 92.05% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010, indicating a rise of 1.76%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Boissonnaults identifying as Hispanic decreased from 5.30% to 4.43%, reflecting a decline of -16.42%. No changes were reported for the other categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these groups remained at 0.00% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 93.67% | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 4.43% | -16.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |