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

Boushell, 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 Boushell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boushell in America

Boushell is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boushell surname appeared 147 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 Boushell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boushell 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 Boushell

The surname Boushell has its origins in England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'busc', meaning a bush or thicket, and the suffix '-hill', indicating a hill or elevated land. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who lived near a bushy hill or a hillock covered with shrubbery.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as 'de Buschill'. This document was a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I, and it provides valuable insights into the distribution and variations of surnames during that period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings such as 'Busshill', 'Boushill', and 'Bousshell' in various county records and manorial rolls. This variation in spellings was common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and the influence of local dialects.

The Boushell surname is also linked to several place names in England, including Bushey in Hertfordshire and Bushell Green in Wiltshire. These locations may have been the original homesteads or areas associated with early bearers of the name.

One notable individual with the surname Boushell was Sir Thomas Boushell (c. 1590-1665), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Gatton during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and served as a colonel in the King's army.

Another significant figure was John Boushell (1675-1735), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Surrey. He is remembered for his published works on theology and sermons.

In the 18th century, Robert Boushell (1718-1782) was a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and country houses in Kent and Sussex.

During the 19th century, James Boushell (1811-1885) gained recognition as a British artist and engraver, particularly for his landscapes and depictions of rural life.

Lastly, Edward Boushell (1890-1968) was a British actor and theater director who had a successful career on the London stage during the mid-20th century.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the Boushell surname across various professions and time periods in England, highlighting its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boushell

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

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

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