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

Bouse, 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 Bouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouse in America

Bouse is the 22838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouse surname appeared 1,121 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 Bouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouse 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 Bouse

The surname Bouse has its roots in the German language and is believed to have originated in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia in northern Germany during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "būse," which means "a hut" or "a small dwelling."

Historically, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. In the case of Bouse, it is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a small hut or cottage, or perhaps to someone who built or maintained such dwellings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bouse can be found in the tax records of the city of Lübeck, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain "Heinrich Bouse," who was listed as a landowner within the city limits.

In the 15th century, the name Bouse appeared in various chronicles and records from the region around Münster, a city in the former Prince-Bishopric of Münster. These records suggest that the Bouse family had established itself as a respected lineage within the local community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as migration and travel became more common, the Bouse surname began to spread beyond its original geographical confines. Notable individuals bearing this name include Johann Bouse (1546-1611), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Rostock, and Hans Bouse (1578-1647), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor from Lübeck.

In the 18th century, the Bouse family had members who ventured into new territories, such as the Americas. One such individual was Friedrich Bouse (1722-1798), who emigrated from Germany to the British colonies in North America and settled in Pennsylvania, where he worked as a farmer and miller.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Bouse (1801-1876), a German-born artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate works depicting landscapes and architectural scenes. His engravings can still be found in various art collections and museums across Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Bouse surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including scholars, artisans, merchants, and farmers. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in certain regions, its German origins and connection to the concept of a small dwelling have remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouse

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

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

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