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

Beauboeuf, 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 Beauboeuf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beauboeuf in America

Beauboeuf is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beauboeuf surname appeared 114 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 Beauboeuf.

The history of the last name Beauboeuf

The surname BEAUBOEUF has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "beau" meaning "beautiful" and "boeuf" meaning "ox" or "cattle." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who owned a particularly fine herd of cattle or was involved in the cattle trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the registers of the parish of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, located in the Charente-Maritime region of western France. In 1587, a certain Jean BEAUBOEUF was listed as a landowner and farmer in this area.

Records from the 17th century indicate that the BEAUBOEUF family had established themselves in the region of Poitou, which was then known for its thriving cattle industry. It is possible that the name's association with cattle breeding and trading played a role in their settlement in this area.

In the 18th century, the name BEAUBOEUF appears in various legal documents and property records from the Vienne department of the Poitou region. One notable individual was Pierre BEAUBOEUF (1712-1784), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the local community.

The 19th century saw the BEAUBOEUF family spread to other parts of France, with some members relocating to the capital city of Paris. One such individual was Auguste BEAUBOEUF (1823-1891), a renowned painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his portraiture and sculptures of historical figures.

Another notable figure was Émile BEAUBOEUF (1859-1927), a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and was actively involved in the socialist movement of his time.

In the 20th century, the BEAUBOEUF name continued to be represented in various fields. One prominent individual was Marie-Thérèse BEAUBOEUF (1908-1996), a pioneering female scientist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics.

Throughout its history, the surname BEAUBOEUF has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the western regions where it originated. While it may not be among the most common surnames in the country, it has nevertheless left an indelible mark on various aspects of French society, from agriculture and landholding to the arts, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beauboeuf

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

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 Beauboeuf 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.

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

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