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

Bourda, 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 Bourda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bourda in America

Bourda is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bourda surname appeared 225 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 Bourda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bourda 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 Bourda

The surname BOURDA is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "bourde," which meant a jest or a playful deception.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOURDA name can be found in the Archives Nationales de France, where a certain Jean BOURDA is mentioned in a legal document from the year 1572. This suggests that the name was already in use during the Renaissance period in France.

In the 17th century, the BOURDA name appeared in various parish records and local histories across northern France. One notable individual from this time was Pierre BOURDA (1621-1688), a respected lawyer and legal scholar who practiced in the city of Rouen.

As the French colonial empire expanded in the 18th century, the BOURDA name also found its way to the new French territories overseas. For example, there are records of a François BOURDA (1732-1801) who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the French West Indies.

The 19th century saw several individuals bearing the BOURDA name achieve distinction in various fields. One such person was Émile BOURDA (1847-1923), a renowned French artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings. Another notable figure was Jeanne BOURDA (1865-1941), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in Paris.

In the literary world, the name BOURDA is associated with the French writer and poet, Lucien BOURDA (1885-1962), whose works explored themes of nature and rural life in France. He was widely celebrated during his lifetime and remains an influential figure in French literature.

Other notable individuals with the BOURDA surname include Jacques BOURDA (1902-1987), a highly decorated French military officer who served in both World Wars, and Simone BOURDA (1920-2005), a prominent French fashion designer who gained international recognition for her elegant and sophisticated creations.

While the BOURDA name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by migration and the diaspora of French communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of France, where it first emerged as a surname several centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bourda

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

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

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