Bouligny

Topographic

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,800 bearers in the United States #3,168 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in France and among French colonial populations, particularly in Louisiana and other French-influenced regions of North America.

Bouligny Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Bouligny Surname