Bourgeois

Bourgeois Meaning & Origin

About Bourgeois
The surname Bourgeois is of French origin and derives from the Old French word "bourgeois," meaning "town dweller" or "burgher." It was originally used to denote someone who lived in a town or city, particularly one who was a member of the middle class. Over time, the name became associated with individuals who were prosperous, influential, or held positions of authority within their communities. Today, the surname Bourgeois is still found predominantly in French-speaking regions and is often associated with a sense of urbanity and social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bourgeois is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bourgeois: 13,325
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,705
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bourgeois 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 Bourgeois is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH0 R ZH W AA1
🌐 IPA
/ˈbʊrʒwɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJ', 'PRKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bourgeois in Braille

Here's how to represent Bourgeois in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bourgeois in braille

How to sign the name Bourgeois using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bourgeois using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bourgeois in sign language

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