Explore the Family Name Bourg
The meaning of Bourg
French: topographic name for someone who lived in a town as opposed to one who lived in a village, from Middle French bourg (Old French burc) ‘fortified town’, or a habitational name from (Le) Bourg, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Bourke, Bourque, Burk, and Burke. History: Antoine Bourg/Bourque from Martaizé in Vienne, France, married Antoinette Landry in Acadia c.1642. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Bourke, Bourque, and Burk(e). Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Antoine, Cecile, Emile, Alcide, Anatole, Clovis, Ferrel, Leonce, Onile.
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How common is the last name Bourg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bourg's popularity has seen a minor shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bourg was ranked as the 10,907th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 2,678 individuals bearing the name, making up 0.99 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had slightly fallen to 11,469, although the count increased to 2,745, indicating an increase of 2.5 percent. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined to 0.93, marking a decrease of 6.06 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,907 | #11,469 | -5.15% |
| Count | 2,678 | 2,745 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.93 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bourg
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Bourg surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it can be observed that it is majorly carried by individuals identifying as White, which made up 95.89 percent in 2000 and slightly reduced to 93.52 percent in 2010. The ten-year period witnessed an increase in those identifying as Hispanic or having two or more races, rising by 139.55 percent and 60.47 percent respectively. There was a modest increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with growth of 10.00 percent and 4.63 percent respectively. However, there was a slight drop in those identifying as Black, reducing by 15.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 93.52% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.21% | 139.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.38% | 60.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 1.13% | 4.63% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0.44% | -15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.33% | 10% |