Explore the Family Name Bourbonnais
The meaning of Bourbonnais
French: habitational name from Bourbonnais, a former province in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Andre, Gilles, Jean Guy, Jean-Pierre, Sebastien.
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How common is the last name Bourbonnais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bourbonnais has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 70,052nd in overall popularity, with a count of 261 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had slightly dipped to 70,833rd, representing a decrease of 1.11%, while the count of individuals with the Bourbonnais surname increased by 5.75% to 276. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #70,833 | -1.11% |
| Count | 261 | 276 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bourbonnais
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Bourbonnais surname identify as White, with percentages of 87.74 in 2000 and 85.87 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.13%. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 4.21% in 2000 to 6.16% in 2010, indicating a growth of 46.32%. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black in 2000, the 2010 data shows a presence of 2.54% identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 25.56%, from 5.36% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.74% | 85.87% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 4.21% | 6.16% | 46.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.36% | 3.99% | -25.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |