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

Broussard, 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 Broussard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broussard in America

Broussard is the 1302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broussard surname appeared 26,971 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Broussard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broussard 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 Broussard

The surname Broussard originated in France, specifically in the Poitou-Charentes region, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "broce," meaning "thicket" or "undergrowth," and the suffix "-ard," which denotes a person associated with a particular place or occupation.

The earliest recorded examples of the Broussard name can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1284, a document mentions a certain "Jehan Broussart," likely a resident of a area known for its dense vegetation. The name was also found in various medieval records and manuscripts from the region, often spelled as "Brossard," "Brochart," or "Brochard."

One notable historical figure bearing the Broussard name was Jacques Broussard, a French explorer who was part of the expedition led by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, in the late 17th century. Jacques Broussard played a crucial role in establishing the first French settlement in Louisiana, and his descendants became prominent members of the Acadian community in the region.

Another significant individual was Jean-Baptiste Broussard, a military leader and landowner born in 1701 in Acadia (now Nova Scotia). He fought alongside the French during the French and Indian War and later settled in Louisiana, where he became a prominent figure in the Acadian diaspora after the Great Expulsion.

In the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste Broussard II, born in 1803, was a prominent politician and judge in Louisiana. He served as a member of the Louisiana State Senate and was instrumental in the development of the state's legal system.

One of the most famous individuals with the Broussard surname was Émilie Broussard, born in 1834 in Louisiana. She was a renowned author and poet, known for her contributions to the preservation of Acadian culture and language in Louisiana.

Another notable figure was Joseph Broussard, born in 1878 in Louisiana. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the economic development of the state and supported various educational and cultural initiatives.

The Broussard surname is closely associated with the Acadian heritage and the history of Louisiana. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name gained prominence in the New World due to the Acadian diaspora and the settlement of French settlers in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broussard

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

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

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