Explore the Family Name Boutilier
The meaning of Boutilier
French: variant of Bouteiller, in North America altered from Bouthillier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boutilier in the United States?
The surname Boutilier, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling by 2.11 ranks from 27,105 to 27,678. Even so, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally during this period, rising from 840 to 869, which represents a growth rate of 3.45%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.45%, moving from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #27,678 | -2.11% |
| Count | 840 | 869 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boutilier
In terms of ethnicity distribution for the Boutilier surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority identified as White, representing an increase from 95.95% to 96.20%. There was also a small percentage increase among those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.19% to 1.38%. It's notable that there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year. The Hispanic representation, meanwhile, decreased from 1.67% to 1.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 96.2% | 0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.38% | 15.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.27% | -23.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |