Find out how popular the last name Bauzon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bauzon.

Bauzon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bauzon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bauzon in America

Bauzon is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bauzon surname appeared 298 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bauzon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bauzon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bauzon

The surname Bauzon is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "bausant," which referred to a kind of striped or tawny fabric. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to a maker or seller of such fabric.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century, with a reference to a "Johannes Bausant" in the records of the Normandy region of France. This spelling variation further supports the proposed textile-related origin of the name.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms in different regions of France, such as "Bauzon" in the Île-de-France, "Bauson" in Brittany, and "Bausant" in Normandy. These regional variants likely emerged due to local pronunciation and spelling conventions.

The name Bauzon can also be linked to certain place names in France, such as the village of Bauzon in the department of Gers, which may have contributed to the surname's spread and adoption by families residing in or near these locations.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bauzon, including:

1. Jean Bauzon (c. 1550-1625), a French sculptor and architect known for his work on the Church of St. Eustache in Paris.
2. Pierre Bauzon (1675-1742), a French playwright and poet who wrote several comedic plays during the 18th century.
3. Marie-Antoinette Bauzon (1780-1856), a French painter and miniaturist who gained recognition for her portraiture work.
4. Émile Bauzon (1824-1888), a French military officer and explorer who participated in expeditions to West Africa and the Pacific.
5. Georges Bauzon (1901-1979), a French actor and film director who appeared in several notable films during the mid-20th century.

While the surname Bauzon is not among the most common in France today, its rich history and varied origins across different regions of the country contribute to its unique character and enduring presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bauzon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bauzon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bauzon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bauzon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bauzon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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