Explore the Family Name Bourguignon
The meaning of Bourguignon
French: variant of Bourgoin. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Mathieu.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bourguignon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bourguignon experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 62,396 in 2000, it fell slightly to 63,068 in 2010, marking a change of -1.08%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased by 5.67%, from 300 in 2000 to 317 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Bourguignon per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,068 | -1.08% |
| Count | 300 | 317 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bourguignon
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Bourguignon surname identify as White. This group saw a modest increase from 82.67% in 2000 to 83.60% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Black also increased, from 8.67% in 2000 to 11.67% in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 4.67% to 3.47%. No individuals bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010. These figures are all based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.67% | 83.6% | 1.12% |
| Black | 8.67% | 11.67% | 34.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.67% | 3.47% | -25.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |