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

Buquoi, 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 Buquoi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buquoi in America

Buquoi is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buquoi surname appeared 157 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 Buquoi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buquoi 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 Buquoi

The surname BUQUOI has its roots in the French region of Picardy, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "buque," meaning a small hill or mound. This likely referred to a geographical feature where the family's ancestors resided or held land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Registres de la Noblesse de Picardie," a registry of nobility in the region, dating back to the 13th century. It mentions a Jacques de Buquoi, a knight who fought in the Crusades and was awarded land for his service.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Buquoi family settled in the Low Countries, where the name was spelled as "Bucquoy." This spelling variation is found in several historical records from the region, including the "Annales de la Brabançonne," a chronicle of events in the Duchy of Brabant.

A notable figure from this period was Jean de Bucquoy (1505-1573), a Flemish nobleman and military commander who served under Emperor Charles V during the Italian Wars. He was a distinguished leader and played a significant role in the Battle of St. Quentin in 1557.

In the 16th century, the Buquoi family established a presence in the Holy Roman Empire, where they held significant lands and titles. One of the most prominent members was Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Count of Bucquoy (1571-1621), an Imperial Field Marshal who fought in the Thirty Years' War. He was killed in battle at the Siege of Neuhäusel (present-day Nové Zámky, Slovakia) in 1621.

Another notable figure was Albert de Longueval, Prince of Bucquoy (1646-1688), a military commander who served under Emperor Leopold I. He played a crucial role in the Great Turkish War and was instrumental in the relief of Vienna during the Ottoman siege in 1683.

In the 18th century, the Buquoi family continued to hold influential positions in the Habsburg monarchy. Marie-Elisabeth de Longueval, Princess of Bucquoy (1707-1780), was a prominent figure at the Imperial court in Vienna and a close confidante of Empress Maria Theresa.

While the surname BUQUOI has its origins in France, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with notable bearers holding military, noble, and courtly positions across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buquoi

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

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

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