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

Bousson, 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 Bousson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bousson in America

Bousson is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bousson surname appeared 192 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 Bousson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bousson 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 Bousson

The surname BOUSSON originated in France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "bouche", meaning "mouth", and likely referred to someone with a particular facial feature or occupation related to the mouth.

The earliest known record of the BOUSSON name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, where it was sometimes spelled as "Bouchon" or "Bouschon". In the Hundred Years' War, a knight named Geoffroi BOUSSON fought alongside Joan of Arc and was present at the lifting of the Siege of Orléans in 1429.

During the 16th century, the BOUSSON name spread to other parts of France, including the Île-de-France and Champagne regions. One notable bearer was Pierre BOUSSON (1515-1583), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris.

In the 17th century, the BOUSSON family established itself in the province of Burgundy. Jean BOUSSON (1628-1701) was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the town of Dijon, where he held a prominent position in the local government.

As the BOUSSON name continued to spread throughout France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Austrian Empire, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Bussohn" or "Busson". Johann BOUSSON (1742-1810) was a highly respected military officer who served in the Habsburg army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Another notable figure was Louis BOUSSON (1804-1867), a French painter and illustrator who was renowned for his depictions of historical scenes and portraits. His works can be found in museums across Europe, including the Louvre in Paris.

While not as widespread as some other French surnames, the BOUSSON name has left its mark on history through the contributions of various individuals in fields such as law, commerce, military, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bousson

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

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

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