Explore the Family Name Bouchillon
The meaning of Bouchillon
French (Dordogne): habitational name from Bouchillon, a place in Dordogne, derived from a word denoting a bushy place. This surname is rare in France. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Bouchillon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bouchillon has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987 in terms of popularity, and this fell marginally to 41,303 in 2010 which represents a negative change of 0.77%. However, interestingly, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Bouchillon surname actually increased by 4.98%, from 502 people in 2000 to 527 in 2010. This implies that while the name became less popular in ranking, more people bore this surname in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #41,303 | -0.77% |
| Count | 502 | 527 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouchillon
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Bouchillon surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, a significant 98.21% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this slightly decreased to 97.72% in 2010. A small percentage (1.20% in 2000 and 1.14% in 2010) identified as Hispanic. The proportions of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.72% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.14% | -5% |
| 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% |