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

Bouton, 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 Bouton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouton in America

Bouton is the 12587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouton surname appeared 2,459 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bouton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouton 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 Bouton

The surname Bouton is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It traces its roots back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "bouton," which means "button" or "bud."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bouton can be found in the Paris census records of 1292, where a certain Jehan Bouton was listed as a resident of the city. The name also appears in various medieval documents and records from other regions of northern France, such as Normandy and Brittany.

During the Middle Ages, surnames often originated from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of residence. In the case of Bouton, it is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of buttons, or perhaps to those who worked with plants and were responsible for cultivating buds.

In the 16th century, the Bouton family established itself in the region of Normandy, and several members of the family played significant roles in the local community. One notable figure was Pierre Bouton (1535-1604), who served as the mayor of the town of Rouen during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Bouton was Jacques Bouton (1620-1676), a French Catholic priest and scholar who published several works on theology and philosophy. His contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name Bouton gained prominence in the field of horticulture. André Bouton (1724-1798) was a renowned French botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their cultivation.

In more recent times, the Bouton surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. One notable figure was Victor Bouton (1837-1915), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Porte Dorée.

Throughout its history, the surname Bouton has maintained its presence in various regions of France and has also been adopted by families in other parts of Europe and beyond, as a result of immigration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouton

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

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

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