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

Baribault, 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 Baribault surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baribault in America

Baribault is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baribault surname appeared 242 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 Baribault.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baribault 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 Baribault

The surname Baribault originates from France, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "bari" meaning "enclosure" or "gate" and "baut" meaning "bold" or "courageous." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a gate or enclosure and was known for their bravery or boldness.

In the late 12th century, the name Baribault appeared in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Martin de Tournai, a Benedictine monastery located in modern-day Belgium. This monastic record provides one of the earliest documented instances of the surname's usage.

The name Baribault also appeared in various medieval French records, such as the "Taille de Paris," a tax roll from the late 13th century. This indicates that the name was present in and around the Paris region during that time period.

One notable bearer of the Baribault name was Jean Baribault, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He was mentioned in chronicles for his bravery during the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved to "Baribauld," as evidenced by records from the town of Châtellerault in the former province of Poitou, France. This variation likely arose due to regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

Another historically significant individual with this surname was Nicolas Baribault, a French merchant and explorer born in 1589. He was part of an expedition to the West Indies and is credited with establishing trade routes between France and the Caribbean islands.

During the 17th century, the surname Baribault spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Belgium. One notable figure was Pieter Baribault, a Dutch painter born in 1623, known for his landscape and still-life paintings.

As the name traveled across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Baribau" and "Baribeau." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preference of individual families.

Overall, the surname Baribault has a rich history rooted in medieval France, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of Old French words related to enclosures or gates and bravery or boldness. Throughout the centuries, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, merchants, explorers, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baribault

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

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

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