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

Beauclair, 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 Beauclair surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beauclair in America

Beauclair is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beauclair surname appeared 190 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 Beauclair.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beauclair 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 Beauclair

The surname Beauclair originates from France, first appearing in the late 11th century. It is derived from the French words "beau" meaning beautiful and "clair" meaning bright or clear, likely referring to someone who lived in a picturesque area or had a bright complexion. The name was initially found in the regions of Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beauclair can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a Norman knight named Rainald de Beauclair who accompanied William on his conquest of England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Jean de Beauclair, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX between 1248 and 1254. Records indicate he was born around 1220 and died in battle during the crusade.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist from the Netherlands named Pieter Beauclair (1510-1586) gained recognition for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting religious and mythological scenes. His works were highly sought after by art patrons across Europe.

In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Claude-Marie Beauclair (1735-1805) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. His works explored themes of reason, liberty, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Another prominent figure was the British explorer and naturalist, Sir William Beauclair (1789-1857), who is credited with documenting numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to the Americas and the South Pacific.

Over time, the name Beauclair has evolved to include variations such as Beauclair, Beauclaire, and Beaucler, reflecting regional dialects and spelling preferences. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the French language and its associations with beauty and brightness.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beauclair

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

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

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