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

Berthiaume, 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 Berthiaume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berthiaume in America

Berthiaume is the 11229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berthiaume surname appeared 2,814 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 Berthiaume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berthiaume 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 Berthiaume

The surname Berthiaume originated in France, specifically in the Normandy region, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "berth" or "bert," which mean "bright" or "illustrious," and "iaume," a variant of the Germanic name element "helm," meaning "protection" or "helmet." This combination of name elements suggests that the name Berthiaume was initially given to someone who was seen as a prominent or distinguished individual who provided protection or leadership.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berthiaume can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that documented the names of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Berthiaume," "Berthiaulme," and "Berthiamme," reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations of the time.

During the Middle Ages, the Berthiaume family was known to have held lands and properties in the Normandy region, particularly in the vicinity of Rouen and the surrounding areas. Some notable individuals with this surname include Jean Berthiaume, a prominent merchant and landowner in Rouen during the 14th century, and Guillaume Berthiaume, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement de Normandie in the late 15th century.

As the name Berthiaume spread across France and beyond, it gained recognition in different regions. In the 17th century, a Berthiaume family was established in the Poitou region, where they owned a seigneury (a feudal estate) called Berthiaumerie. One of the notable members of this branch was Jean-Baptiste Berthiaume (1640-1712), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the local community.

Another significant figure bearing the Berthiaume surname was Claude Berthiaume (1705-1776), a French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who played a vital role in the early exploration and mapping of the Canadian interior. He was born in Montreal, New France (now Quebec, Canada), and his expeditions contributed significantly to the expansion of French influence in the region.

Throughout history, the Berthiaume surname has also been associated with various professions and occupations, including military service, agriculture, and artistic pursuits. For example, Pierre Berthiaume (1812-1892) was a renowned Canadian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits, while Édouard Berthiaume (1879-1956) was a highly respected Canadian architect who designed numerous notable buildings in Montreal and other cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berthiaume

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

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

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