Summary

Surname BOURGEOIS is of French origin and is derived from the word 'bourgeois', meaning 'town dweller' or 'citizen'. The surname has a long history associated with the French medieval period and the rise of the urban middle class.
There are
13325
Bourgeoiss in the USA
Bourgeois is the
2705th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bourgeois

LouiseBourgeois

Louise Bourgeois was a French-American artist and sculptor known for her large-scale installations and sculptures that explored themes of femininity and the human body.

PierreBourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu was a French sociologist and philosopher known for his work on social theory, cultural capital, and the sociology of education.

AlexandreBourgeois

Alexandre Bourgeois is a French actor known for his role as Ruben Beaulieu in the TV series 'Demain nous appartient.'

LéonBourgeois

Léon Bourgeois was a French statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who served as the Prime Minister of France and was instrumental in the creation of the International Labour Organization.

Jean-LouisBourgeois

Jean-Louis Bourgeois was a French-born American architect and sculptor known for his innovative architectural designs and for co-founding the Design Workshop.

LouiseBourgoin

Louise Bourgoin is a French actress and model known for her roles in films like 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec' and 'A Happy Event.'

Jean-GabrielBourlard

Jean-Gabriel Bourlard was a Belgian World War II resistance fighter who played a significant role in the liberation of Brussels and the overthrow of Nazi occupation.

ArmandBourgeois

Armand Bourgeois was a Haitian writer and politician known for his work as a senator and for his contributions to Haitian literature, particularly his novel 'Étienne Grandin.'

BenoîtBourgoin

Benoît Bourgoin is a Canadian curler who won the 1993 Labatt Brier as a member of the Quebec team.

Anne-MarieBourgeois

Anne-Marie Bourgeois is a Canadian poet and author known for her poetic works, including 'Solitudes et silences' and 'L'Auberge des ports perdus.'

Bourgeois Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bourgeois' is of French origin and originally referred to a member of the middle class in medieval France. It is derived from the Old French word 'bourgeois,' meaning 'town dweller' or 'burgher.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bourgeois' is most commonly found in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Provence. It is also found in other French-speaking countries such as Canada, Belgium, and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bourgeois' include 'Bourguignon' and 'Bourgeoys.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Bourgeois' has been carried by individuals who migrated or emigrated from France to other countries, particularly during periods of French colonization and economic migration.