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

Bourbonnais, 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 Bourbonnais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bourbonnais in America

Bourbonnais is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bourbonnais surname appeared 276 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 Bourbonnais.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais

The surname Bourbonnais originates from the Bourbonnais region of central France. It is derived from the old French word "Borbon" which referred to the Bourbon dynasty that ruled France and other parts of Europe. The name can be traced back to the 10th century when the first recorded use was in reference to the House of Bourbon.

The earliest known spelling variation was "de Bourbon" which was used by nobles and aristocrats associated with the Bourbon ruling family. Over time, the name evolved to "Bourbonnais" as it became more widely adopted by commoners living in the Bourbonnais region.

One of the earliest records of the Bourbonnais name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "de Borbon" and referred to a landowner from the Bourbonnais region who held estates in England.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Archambault de Bourbonnais (1109-1171) was a French knight and crusader who fought in the Second Crusade. He was also the Lord of Bourbon and played a significant role in the affairs of the Bourbonnais region.

Another notable bearer of the Bourbonnais name was Jacques de Bourbonnais (1438-1504), a French nobleman and military commander who served under King Louis XI. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Wars of the Roses in England.

During the 16th century, a famous French explorer named Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) was born in the village of Saint-Malo, which was located in the Bourbonnais region. He is renowned for his expeditions to the Americas and for establishing the first French settlements in what is now Canada.

In the realm of literature, a French author named Henri de Bourbonnais (1612-1680) gained recognition for his works on philosophy and theology. His most notable book, "Traité de la Vérité" (Treatise on Truth), explored the nature of truth and knowledge.

Throughout history, the Bourbonnais surname has been associated with nobility, military service, exploration, and intellectual pursuits. While its origins can be traced back to the Bourbonnais region of France, the name has spread globally and continues to be a part of many diverse cultures and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bourbonnais

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

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

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