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

Bouras, 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 Bouras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouras in America

Bouras is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouras surname appeared 394 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 Bouras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouras 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 Bouras

The surname BOURAS has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the late Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "vouro," which means "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in or near mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOURAS can be found in a land registry document from the island of Crete, dated 1327. This document mentions a certain "Georgios Bouras" as a landowner in the village of Argyroupoli. The name is also mentioned in several medieval Greek manuscripts, indicating its presence in various parts of the Greek mainland and islands.

During the Byzantine Empire, the name BOURAS was particularly prevalent in regions like Macedonia, Thessaly, and parts of mainland Greece. It is possible that some of the earliest bearers of this name were involved in agriculture or livestock rearing, as these activities were common in mountainous areas.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ioannis BOURAS (c. 1520 - 1590) is recorded as a Greek Orthodox monk and scholar who authored several theological works. His writings were influential in preserving and promoting the Greek language and culture during the Ottoman rule.

Another notable individual with the surname BOURAS was Konstantinos BOURAS (1807 - 1888), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the island of Chios. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures and donated a significant portion of his wealth to educational institutions and charitable causes in his homeland.

Moving into the 19th century, Alexandros BOURAS (1841 - 1912) was a prominent Greek politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece and played a crucial role in the country's diplomatic relations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, the name BOURAS has been carried by individuals such as Nikos BOURAS (1934 - 2013), a celebrated Greek composer and musician known for his contributions to the rebetiko genre of Greek folk music.

While the surname BOURAS has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the mountainous regions of Greece, where it was likely first adopted by individuals residing in or near these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouras

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

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

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