About Bourbon
The surname Bourbon is of French origin and derives from the region of Bourbonnais in central France. It is most famously associated with the House of Bourbon, a European royal dynasty that has held significant power and influence throughout history. The name Bourbon is believed to have originated from the Old French word "borbon," meaning "brown" or "dark," possibly referring to the physical characteristics or complexion of the family members. Over time, the House of Bourbon became synonymous with nobility and royalty, particularly in France and Spain.
The surname Bourbon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bourbon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bourbon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bourbon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bourbon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.