Explore the Family Name Bourgoyne
The meaning of Bourgoyne
Americanized form of French Bourgoin. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bourgoyne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bourgoyne has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,481st most popular surname in the United States but then rose to the 54,296th position by 2010, marking a change of 2.14%. In terms of count, the number of people carrying the Bourgoyne surname increased from 346 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, representing growth of 9.83%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #54,296 | 2.14% |
| Count | 346 | 380 | 9.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bourgoyne
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bourgoyne surname identify as White, with slight growth from 90.46% in 2000 to 90.53% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Black, increasing slightly from 5.49% to 5.53% within the same time period. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 2.02% to 1.84%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 1.73% to 1.32%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Bourgoyne surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.46% | 90.53% | 0.08% |
| Black | 5.49% | 5.53% | 0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.84% | -8.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.32% | -23.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |