Explore the Family Name Bujold
The meaning of Bujold
Altered form of French Bugeaud: habitational name from (Le) Bugeaud or Le Bugeau, names of several places in the western part of France. History: Pierre-Alain Bugeaud/Bujold from France married Élisabeth Melanson in Acadia c.1695. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Martial, Micheline.
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How common is the last name Bujold in the United States?
The surname Bujold, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 68,172nd in 2000, it climbed to 67,318th by 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.25%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, from 270 to 293, marking an increase of 8.52%. However, the proportion of people named Bujold per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #67,318 | 1.25% |
| Count | 270 | 293 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bujold
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bujold, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly connected to White ethnicity, with 96.67% in 2000 and 97.27% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (1.85%) in 2000 who identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported no significant association with the Bujold surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 97.27% | 0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |