Explore the Family Name Bourdage
The meaning of Bourdage
French (southern): variant of Bordage and, in North America, (also) an altered form of its variant plural form Bourdages, which is, as a variant of Bordages, also a habitational name from Les Bordages, the name of several places in the westcentral part of France. The surnames Bourdage and Bourdages are very rare in France, the former being virtually extinct. History: Robert Guillaume Bourdage, born in 1880 in QC, died in 1948 in MN, was the son of Pierre Alexis Bourdages from QC. Some characteristic forenames: French Eudore, Normand.
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How common is the last name Bourdage in the United States?
The surname Bourdage has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Bourdage surname was ranked 73,154th and rose to a rank of 72,332nd in 2010. This represents a rank change of 1.12 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 247 to 269 indicating an approximate growth of 8.91 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #72,332 | 1.12% |
| Count | 247 | 269 | 8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bourdage
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Bourdage surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was little variation between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals with the Bourdage surname identified as White, seeing an increase from 95.55 percent to 97.77 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, those identifying as Black decreased from 2.02 percent in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 97.77% | 2.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.02% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |