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

Archambeau, 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 Archambeau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archambeau in America

Archambeau is the 23920th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archambeau surname appeared 1,055 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 Archambeau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Archambeau 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 Archambeau

The surname Archambeau has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Picardy. It dates back to the early Middle Ages, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "archam" and "beau," which together translate to "beautiful archer" or "skilled bowman."

One of the earliest known references to the name Archambeau can be found in a charter from the Abbey of Saint-Riquier in Picardy, dated around 1090. This document mentions a landowner named Archambauldus, who was likely the progenitor of the Archambeau lineage.

During the High Middle Ages, the Archambeau family played a notable role in the military and religious affairs of Picardy. In the 13th century, a knight named Raoul Archambeau fought alongside King Louis IX (Saint Louis) in the Seventh Crusade. His exploits were recorded in contemporary chronicles, solidifying the family's reputation as skilled warriors.

In the 14th century, the Archambeau name appears in the records of the Bishopric of Amiens, where a cleric named Jean Archambeau served as a canon in the cathedral chapter. This suggests that some members of the family pursued ecclesiastical careers in addition to military pursuits.

As the Archambeau family expanded and branched out, variations of the name emerged, such as Archambault, Archambaud, and Archambeau-Lépine. One notable figure was François Archambeau (1620-1688), a French priest and theologian who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and the concept of grace.

Another prominent individual bearing the Archambeau name was Pierre-Joseph Archambeau (1786-1860), a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Austerlitz and the Battle of Borodino, earning him the title of Baron of the Empire.

In the 19th century, the Archambeau name spread beyond France as family members migrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Félix Archambeau (1834-1911), a Belgian architect who designed several notable buildings in Brussels, including the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Throughout its history, the surname Archambeau has been associated with various professions, including military service, religious vocations, academia, and architecture. Its origins as a name denoting skill in archery and warfare have evolved over the centuries, but the name's French heritage and connection to the Picardy region remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archambeau

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

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 Archambeau 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 Archambeau 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 Archambeau was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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