Explore the Family Name Bossier
The meaning of Bossier
French: occupational name for a cooper, from an agent derivative of Old French bosse ‘barrel’. History: Jean-Baptiste Bossier dit Lebrun from Castelsagrat in Tarn-et-Garonne, France, married Marie-Anne Chagneau in Natchitoches, LA, in 1728. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Bossier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bossier had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,942, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 40,144 position. This represents a change of -3.09%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Bossier surname increased from 533 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 2.44%. The proportion of individuals named Bossier per 100k also dropped by 5.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #40,144 | -3.09% |
| Count | 533 | 546 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossier
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bossier name identify as White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of white individuals decreased slightly from 73.55% to 70.70%, a change of -3.87%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals rose from 24.95% to 26.56%, an increase of 6.45%. In addition, a small percentage (1.28%) of individuals with the Bossier surname identified with two or more races in 2010, a category which was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Bossier surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.55% | 70.7% | -3.87% |
| Black | 24.95% | 26.56% | 6.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |