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

Bujold, 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 Bujold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bujold in America

Bujold is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bujold surname appeared 293 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 Bujold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bujold 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 Bujold

The surname Bujold has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the French word "bouger," which means "to move" or "to stir." The name likely evolved from a descriptive nickname given to someone who was particularly active or restless.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bujold surname can be found in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 12th century. Historical records indicate that the name was present in various areas of northern France, including Brittany and Picardy.

During the Middle Ages, the Bujold name appeared in several medieval documents and records, such as land registries and tax rolls. However, it is not listed in the renowned Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

Over the centuries, the Bujold surname has undergone several spelling variations, including Bujold, Bujault, Bujeau, and Bugeaud. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, and the evolution of the French language.

Notable individuals with the Bujold surname include:

1. Jacques Bujold (1530-1602), a French explorer and navigator known for his expeditions to the West Indies and South America.
2. Marguerite Bujold (1642-1718), a French-Canadian colonist who played a significant role in the settlement of Quebec.
3. Louis-Joseph Bujold (1788-1867), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada.
4. Robert Bujold (1898-1973), a French artist renowned for his impressionist landscapes and portraiture.
5. Lois McMaster Bujold (born 1949), an American author best known for her acclaimed science fiction series, the Vorkosigan Saga.

While the Bujold surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to regions with significant French-speaking populations, such as Canada, Belgium, and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bujold

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

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

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