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

Boun, 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 Boun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boun in America

Boun is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boun surname appeared 179 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 Boun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boun 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 Boun

The surname BOUN is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bun," which means "a rounded hill or mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or on a small hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BOUN can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The surname appears in various spellings, such as Boun, Boune, and Boun, indicating its evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the surname BOUN was particularly prevalent in the counties of Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire. Records from this period show that the name was often associated with landowners and people of modest means. One notable individual bearing this surname was John Boun, a freeman from the village of Liddington, Rutland, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273.

In the 14th century, the surname BOUN began to appear in other parts of England, such as Yorkshire and Norfolk. One prominent figure was William Boun, a merchant and landowner from Beverley, Yorkshire, who lived between 1310 and 1382. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and his philanthropic contributions to the town.

The 16th century saw the rise of several notable individuals with the surname BOUN. One such person was Thomas Boun, a scholar and Church of England clergyman who lived from 1536 to 1612. He was known for his writings on theology and served as the Rector of Acton, Middlesex.

Another significant figure was Sir Richard Boun, a military commander and courtier who lived from 1555 to 1629. He served under Queen Elizabeth I and was knighted for his valor in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. Sir Richard Boun was also a member of the Virginia Company, which established the first permanent English settlement in North America.

In the 17th century, the surname BOUN continued to be associated with landowners and individuals of prominence. One noteworthy person was Robert Boun, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Devonshire, who lived from 1610 to 1682. He was known for his extensive landholdings and his involvement in local politics.

While the surname BOUN has evolved over time and has been subject to various spelling variations, its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "bun," reflecting the significance of geographical features in the naming traditions of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boun

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

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

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