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

Beaupré, 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 Beaupré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beaupré in America

Beaupré is the 12476th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beaupré surname appeared 2,488 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Beaupré.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beaupré 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 Beaupré

The surname Beaupre originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "beau," meaning beautiful, and "pré," meaning meadow or field. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a beautiful meadow or a picturesque field.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Beaupre can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, such as Normandy and Picardy. In the 13th century, the name appeared in several medieval charters and records, indicating its widespread use among the French nobility and landed gentry.

One notable early bearer of the name Beaupre was Raoul de Beaupre, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century. Another historical figure was Jean de Beaupre, a French nobleman who served as a chamberlain to King Charles VI in the early 15th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Beaupre family established roots in various parts of France, including the regions of Île-de-France, Champagne, and Burgundy. Several villages and hamlets, such as Beaupré-sur-Noire and Beaupré-sur-Sambre, bear the name, indicating the presence of the Beaupre lineage in these areas.

In the 16th century, a notable member of the Beaupre family was François de Beaupre, a renowned French poet and playwright who lived from 1530 to 1597. His works, including plays and sonnets, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Over the centuries, the Beaupre name has also been associated with various military figures and noblemen, such as Henri de Beaupre (1580-1645), a French army officer who served in the Thirty Years' War, and Philippe de Beaupre (1665-1732), a French nobleman and courtier during the reign of Louis XIV.

While the Beaupre surname is predominantly French in origin, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. As a result, individuals bearing the Beaupre surname can be found in various countries, particularly in regions with historical French influence or colonial ties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beaupré

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

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

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