Explore the Family Name Bourdeaux
The meaning of Bourdeaux
French: topographic name, a variant of Bourdeau ‘hut, smallholding, small farm’ and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. It is also a variant of Bordeaux 2. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with the variant Bordeaux) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bourdeaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bourdeaux has seen a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bourdeaux was ranked as the 89,895th most popular surname in the U.S., but it rose to the 86,314th spot ten years later, marking a change of approximately 3.98%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 191 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, presenting a rise of 13.09%. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion of individuals with the name Bourdeaux remained consistent at 0.07 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #86,314 | 3.98% |
| Count | 191 | 216 | 13.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bourdeaux
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Bourdeaux surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white (76.96%). By 2010, although still the majority, the percentage had decreased to 69.91%, marking a drop of 9.16%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as black increased from 16.75% to 22.22%, signifying a growth of 32.66%. Additionally, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals with the Bourdeaux surname identifying as Hispanic, which was previously unrecorded in 2000. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero in both census years, whereas people identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.62% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.96% | 69.91% | -9.16% |
| Black | 16.75% | 22.22% | 32.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2.31% | -11.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |