2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bourguet
A surname derived from the French word "bourguet," meaning a peasant or rustic person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Bourguet. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bourguet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Bourguet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bourguet, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bourguet
The surname Bourguet is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Burgundy, known as Bourgogne in French. The name likely derives from the Old French word "bourgue," meaning a small town or village.
During the Middle Ages, the name Bourguet was commonly found in various regions of France, particularly in the areas surrounding Burgundy. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were residents of a small town or village within this region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bourguet can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions individuals with the surname Bourguet, indicating their presence in England during the Norman conquest.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Bourguet (1318-1392) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lyon. His wealth and influence contributed to the recognition of the Bourguet name during that era.
Another significant individual bearing the surname Bourguet was Antoine Bourguet (1564-1631), a French philosopher and theologian. He was widely recognized for his scholarly works on religious subjects and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the 17th century, Jacques Bourguet (1645-1718) gained recognition as a skilled engraver and artist. His etchings and engravings were highly sought after, and he was commissioned by several prominent patrons of the arts.
In the 18th century, the Bourguet family established a renowned winery in the Burgundy region, producing some of the finest wines of the era. The family's wine-making traditions were passed down through generations, with the Bourguet name becoming synonymous with exceptional quality.
Another notable figure was Marie Bourguet (1780-1856), a French author and poet. Her literary works, which often explored themes of love and nature, garnered widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
Throughout its history, the surname Bourguet has been associated with various places, including the village of Bourguet in the département of Saône-et-Loire and the commune of Bourguet-en-Hunaude in the département of Haute-Marne, both located in eastern France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bourguet
Among Census respondents with the surname Bourguet, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bourguet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bourguet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.6% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino32.3% · 32
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bourguet
Bourguet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-19 bearers (-16.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,865 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-16.1%) | Down 14,865 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bourguet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #156,005 | -10.5% |
| Count | 118 | 99 | -16.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bourguet bearers went from 118 to 99 (-16.1% change). The surname moved down 14,865 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #156,005.
FAQ
Bourguet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bourguet?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Bourguet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Bourguet?
Bourguet ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Bourguet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bourguet.
Has Bourguet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bourguet went from 118 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 19 (-16.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Bourguet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bourguet, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bourguet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.6% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bourguet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.6%), Hispanic (32.3%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bourguet (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bourguet mean?
A surname derived from the French word "bourguet," meaning a peasant or rustic person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bourguet (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Bourguet?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Bourguet at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.