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

Bolduc, 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 Bolduc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bolduc in America

Bolduc is the 6321st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bolduc surname appeared 5,401 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bolduc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bolduc 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 Bolduc

The surname Bolduc originated in France, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bouleau," meaning "birch tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a birch forest or worked with birch wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bolduc name appears in the Parisian tax rolls of 1592, where a Jean Bolduc is listed as a merchant. Another early reference is found in the parish records of Saint-Malo, Brittany, where a marriage between Pierre Bolduc and Marguerite Leroy is documented in 1621.

In the 17th century, the Bolduc name spread across various regions of France, including Normandy, Picardy, and Burgundy. During this period, the name also appeared in various spellings, such as Boulduc, Bouduc, and Boulduc, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

One notable individual with the Bolduc surname was Jacques Bolduc (1633-1716), a French painter and engraver who was born in Arles, Provence. His works were exhibited at the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris, and he is remembered for his portraits and religious paintings.

The Bolduc name also found its way to New France (modern-day Quebec, Canada) during the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the earliest recorded Bolducs in Canada was François Bolduc (1642-1707), who arrived in Quebec City in 1669 and later settled in Île d'Orléans, where he worked as a farmer.

Another notable figure was Louis Bolduc (1805-1866), a Canadian politician and lawyer from Quebec City. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada and played a significant role in the debates surrounding the establishment of responsible government in Canada.

In the 19th century, the Bolduc surname was well-established in various parts of Canada, particularly in Quebec and Ontario. One prominent individual was Henri Bolduc (1863-1944), a Canadian lawyer and judge who served as a puisne judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.

Throughout history, the Bolduc surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, lawyers, and farmers. While its origins can be traced back to France, the name has left an indelible mark across multiple regions and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bolduc

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

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 Bolduc 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 Bolduc 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 Bolduc was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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