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

Bourg, 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 Bourg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bourg in America

Bourg is the 11469th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bourg surname appeared 2,745 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bourg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bourg 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 Bourg

The surname BOURG originates from the French language and dates back to the medieval period in France. It is derived from the Old French word "bourg," which means "town" or "village." This name likely referred to someone who lived in a particular town or village.

In the early Middle Ages, many surnames were derived from the place where a person lived or was born. The name BOURG would have been given to individuals who resided in a town or village, particularly in the northern regions of France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOURG can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "de Burg," which was a common Norman-French variation at the time.

During the 12th century, a notable figure named Robert de Bourg (1125-1183) was a prominent nobleman and Lord of Aquila in southern Italy. He played a significant role in the Norman conquest of Sicily and served as a military commander under King Roger II of Sicily.

In the 13th century, Bertrand de Bourg (c. 1210-1280) was a French nobleman and soldier who served as a Marshal of France under King Louis IX. He participated in the Seventh Crusade and was known for his bravery and military exploits.

Another noteworthy individual was Jean de Bourg (1390-1472), a French cleric and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Avranches and later as the Archbishop of Rouen. He played a crucial role in the reconciliation between France and England during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, Antoine de Bourg (1520-1559) was a prominent French Protestant reformer and scholar. He was executed for his religious beliefs during the French Wars of Religion, becoming a martyr for the Protestant cause.

During the 17th century, Jacques de Bourg (1620-1685) was a French dramatist and playwright known for his tragedies and comedies. His works were widely performed in Paris and other parts of France during his lifetime.

These examples illustrate the historical significance and geographical distribution of the surname BOURG, which has been associated with prominent figures from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bourg

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

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

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