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

Bouligny, 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 Bouligny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouligny in America

Bouligny is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouligny surname appeared 162 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 Bouligny.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouligny 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 Bouligny

The surname Bouligny is of French origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "boulingue," which referred to a type of ship or boat. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated among families involved in maritime trades or living in coastal regions of France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bouligny surname can be found in the marriage records of Normandy, France, in the year 1598. These records mention a Jean Bouligny, who married Marie Leclerc in the town of Dieppe. Dieppe was a prominent port city during that time, further reinforcing the surname's potential maritime origins.

In the 17th century, the Bouligny name appeared in various historical records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable individual was François Bouligny (1635-1704), a merchant and ship owner from the city of Rouen, who played a significant role in the French colonial efforts in the Americas.

As the French Empire expanded its reach in the 18th century, the Bouligny surname began appearing in colonial records. One of the most prominent figures was Francisco Bouligny (1736-1800), a French-born military officer and diplomat who served as the second Spanish governor of Louisiana from 1799 to 1800.

Another notable Bouligny was Dominique Bouligny (1770-1824), a French-born plantation owner and politician who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives during the early years of statehood. He was also involved in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

In the 19th century, the Bouligny family continued to have a notable presence in Louisiana, with several members serving in various political and military roles. One such individual was John Edward Bouligny (1824-1900), a lawyer and Confederate officer during the American Civil War.

Throughout its history, the Bouligny surname has been associated with various place names and alternate spellings. For example, the town of Bouligney in the Haute-Saône department of France is likely connected to the surname's origins. Additionally, variations like Bouligny, Bouligny, and Bouligny have been recorded over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouligny

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Bouligny, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!