Find out how popular the last name Achille is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Achille.

Achille, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Achille surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achille in America

Achille is the 32079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achille surname appeared 719 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Achille.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achille to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Achille

The surname Achille has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French form of the ancient Greek name Achilles, the legendary hero of the Trojan War. The name likely evolved from the Old French spelling "Achille" or the Latin "Achilles."

In medieval France, the name Achille was often adopted as a surname by those who admired the heroic attributes associated with the Greek warrior Achilles. It was particularly popular among noble families seeking to link themselves to classical ideals of bravery and strength.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Achille can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillelmus Achille" who was a witness to a land transaction in the region of Chartres.

During the 13th century, the name Achille appeared in various historical records across France, including the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie, which documented legal proceedings in the region of Normandy. These records mention individuals such as "Robertus Achille" and "Johannes Achille."

One notable figure bearing the surname Achille was Jean Achille, a 14th-century French poet and composer who served as a canon at the Cathedral of Amiens. His works include religious compositions and poetry celebrating courtly love.

In the 15th century, the surname Achille was associated with several prominent families in different regions of France. For instance, the Achille family from Provence was known for their contributions to the local wine trade and viticulture.

Another noteworthy individual was Jacques Achille, a 16th-century French jurist and author who served as a counselor in the Parliament of Toulouse. His legal treatises and commentaries on French law were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the surname Achille was also found in various parts of Europe, likely due to the migration of French families. For example, records from the Netherlands mention a merchant named Pieter Achille, who traded goods between Amsterdam and the French port cities.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Achille continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, scholars, and military figures. Some examples include Pierre Achille, a 19th-century French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and Général Achille Bazaine, a French military commander who played a significant role in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achille

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Achille.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Achille was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Achille has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Achille was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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