TheNameDBBouligny
TopographicMeaning
A French surname derived from a place name, likely referring to a location in France.
Etymology
The name appears to originate from a French toponym, possibly from Boulogne or a similar place name with the suffix -igny common in French geography. The -igny ending is characteristic of place names in northern France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy.
About the Bouligny Surname
Bouligny is a French topographic surname derived from place names in northern France. The name is associated with French colonial history in North America, particularly Louisiana.
Distribution
Found primarily in France and among French colonial populations, particularly in Louisiana and other French-influenced regions of North America.
Notable Bearers
François Bouligny (Spanish colonial governor of Louisiana)