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

Bourisaw, 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 Bourisaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bourisaw in America

Bourisaw is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bourisaw surname appeared 149 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 Bourisaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bourisaw 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 Bourisaw

The surname Bourisaw has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, possibly in Normandy or Brittany. The name is thought to be derived from a combination of the French words "bour," meaning "farm" or "village," and "iseaux," which refers to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a location or settlement near a small watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bourisaw can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Normandy from the 12th century, where it appears as "Bouriseaux." This historical document contains records of taxes and financial transactions in the region, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the area at that time.

In the 13th century, a variation of the name, "Bourisseau," is mentioned in the Cartulary of Saint-Wandrille, a collection of charters and records from the Benedictine monastery in Normandy. This reference suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals or families who had ties to the monastic community or held land in the vicinity.

During the 14th century, the surname appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records showing individuals named Bourisaw residing in regions such as Poitou and Anjou. One notable figure from this period was Jean Bourisaw, a merchant and landowner from the town of Saumur in the Loire Valley, who lived from approximately 1320 to 1385.

In the 15th century, the name Bourisaw gained prominence in the region of Brittany, where it was sometimes spelled as "Bourisseau" or "Bourizeau." A prominent individual from this time was Pierre Bourisaw, a knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War alongside the renowned Joan of Arc. He lived from around 1390 to 1457.

As the centuries passed, the name Bourisaw continued to be found in various regions of France, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 18th century, a notable figure was François Bourisaw, a scholar and philosopher who was born in Dijon in 1725 and died in 1799. His writings on ethics and social theory were influential during the Enlightenment period.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bourisaw was Marie-Anne Bourisaw, a French painter and sculptor who lived from 1767 to 1841. She was renowned for her portraits and religious artwork, which can be found in various churches and museums throughout France.

While the surname Bourisaw has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in northern France, where it was likely associated with a specific location or geographic feature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bourisaw

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

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

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