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

Bouyea, 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 Bouyea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouyea in America

Bouyea is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouyea surname appeared 362 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 Bouyea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouyea 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 Bouyea

The surname BOUYEA is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Brittany. It likely emerged sometime around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to derive from the Old French word "bouyer," which referred to a woodcutter or someone who worked in the woods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOUYEA can be found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," a historical record from the city of Rouen in Normandy, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a person named Jehan Bouyea, who was a resident of the city during that time.

In the 16th century, there are references to a family with the surname BOUYEA living in the town of Quimperlé, located in the Brittany region of France. This family held a prominent position in the local community and was involved in various trades and professions.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Pierre BOUYEA (1612-1679) was a successful merchant and shipowner based in the port city of Nantes. He played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and established a prosperous business empire.

In the 18th century, a man named Jacques BOUYEA (1723-1798) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and woodcarver. His intricate woodwork can still be found adorning several churches and historic buildings in the Brittany region.

Another individual of note was Marie-Françoise BOUYEA (1786-1868), who was a renowned educator and advocate for women's education in France during the early 19th century. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for young women.

As the surname BOUYEA spread beyond its origins in Brittany, it can be found in various parts of France, as well as in other French-speaking regions and countries around the world. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its connection to the historical roots in Brittany and the French language remains evident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouyea

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

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

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