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

Boud, 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 Boud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boud in America

Boud is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boud surname appeared 205 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 Boud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boud 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 Boud

The surname "BOUD" has its origins in the French language, with the earliest recorded instances of this name dating back to the 12th century in the northern regions of France. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "boud," which translates to "plump" or "rounded," potentially suggesting a physical attribute associated with the family or an early ancestor.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "BOUD" was Geoffroy Boud, a nobleman who lived in the region of Normandy during the late 12th century. Records show that he was a prominent landowner and participated in several military campaigns during the reign of King Philip II of France.

The surname "BOUD" can also be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, including tax records, property deeds, and legal proceedings. Some notable examples include a merchant named Jean Boud, who was involved in trade activities in Paris during the late 13th century, and a cleric named Pierre Boud, who served as a parish priest in the town of Rouen in the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the "BOUD" surname appeared in several manuscripts and records from the region of Brittany, where a family of that name held a modest estate near the town of Vannes. One member of this family, Guillaume Boud (1432-1497), gained recognition as a skilled artisan and sculptor, contributing to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the region.

Moving into the 16th century, the "BOUD" surname gained prominence in the literary world with the writer and poet Jacques Boud (1530-1598), who was born in Lyon and authored several works of poetry and prose that were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from this time period was Étienne Boud (1567-1631), a French explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and documented his encounters with indigenous populations and the natural landscapes he encountered.

In the 17th century, the "BOUD" surname was also associated with the field of medicine, with Pierre Boud (1619-1692) gaining recognition as a renowned physician and author of several influential medical treatises on topics such as anatomy and disease prevention.

While the surname "BOUD" has its roots in France, it has since spread to various other regions around the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the French language and the rich tapestry of French history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boud

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

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

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