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

Bosarge, 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 Bosarge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bosarge in America

Bosarge is the 17131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bosarge surname appeared 1,655 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bosarge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bosarge 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 Bosarge

The surname Bosarge is believed to have originated in France, likely in the Normandy region. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "bois" meaning "wood" and "sarge" meaning "meadow" or "fallow land." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a wooded meadow or clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Bois Sarge," indicating its French roots and connection to a specific place.

In the 13th century, the surname can be found in various records and manuscripts from the Normandy region, with spellings such as "Boisarge," "Boysarge," and "Boissarge." This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable figure with the surname Bosarge was Jean Bosarge, a French merchant who lived in the 16th century. Records show that he was involved in the wine trade and had business dealings with merchants throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records related to the French colonization of North America. Pierre Bosarge, born in 1642, was one of the early settlers in the French colony of Acadia, which is now part of eastern Canada.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bosarge was Marie-Thérèse Bosarge, a French noblewoman who lived from 1711 to 1793. She was known for her charitable work and her support of the arts and education during the Age of Enlightenment.

As the name spread beyond France, it can be found in various places and records throughout Europe and the Americas. For example, in the 18th century, there are records of a family with the surname Bosarge living in the Spanish colony of Louisiana.

While the surname Bosarge is not as common as some other French surnames, it has left its mark on history through the lives and accomplishments of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bosarge

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

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

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