Explore the Family Name Boulerice
The meaning of Boulerice
Altered form of Breton Bourhis: from bourc’his ‘burgher’, a status name for an inhabitant and (usually) freeman of a fortified town (see Bourg, compare Bourgeois).
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How common is the last name Boulerice in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boulerice has seen a slight decline in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had dropped to 76,533rd, a decrease of 7.58%. The actual count of people with the Boulerice surname also decreased slightly from 256 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, showing a reduction of 1.95%. However, its proportion per 100,000 individuals remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #76,533 | -7.58% |
| Count | 256 | 251 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boulerice
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the Boulerice surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.66% and declined slightly to 95.62% by 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname increased to 1.99% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 95.62% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| 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% |