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

Bienaimé, 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 Bienaimé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bienaimé in America

Bienaimé is the 13376th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bienaimé surname appeared 2,277 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 Bienaimé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bienaimé 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 Bienaimé

The surname BIENAIME originates from France and is derived from the French phrase "bien aimé", meaning "well-loved" or "beloved". This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when French surnames began to take shape.

The earliest recorded instances of the BIENAIME surname can be traced back to the Normandy region of northern France, where it was first documented in the 12th century. During this time, it was sometimes spelled as "Bienaymé" or "Bienamé".

In the 13th century, records show that a noble family bearing the BIENAIME name held lands and titles in the village of Bienaime, located near the town of Evreux in Normandy. This suggests that the surname may have originated as a toponymic name, derived from a place name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the BIENAIME surname was Jean BIENAIME, a French scholar and theologian who lived in the late 14th century. Born in Paris around 1350, he was known for his writings on ecclesiastical law and canon law.

In the 16th century, the BIENAIME name appeared in historical records related to the French Wars of Religion. Pierre BIENAIME, born in 1520, was a Protestant nobleman who fought alongside the Huguenots during this turbulent period.

During the 17th century, the BIENAIME family played a prominent role in the cultural and intellectual life of France. Jacques BIENAIME (1612-1687) was a renowned philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of optics.

In the 18th century, the BIENAIME surname gained prominence in the French military. Louis BIENAIME (1735-1809) was a distinguished general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and played a crucial role in several important battles, including the Battle of Austerlitz.

Another notable figure with the BIENAIME surname was Marie BIENAIME (1789-1865), a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's education and rights during the 19th century.

Throughout history, variations of the BIENAIME surname have been found in different regions of France, including BIENAMÉ, BIENAIMÉ, and BIENAIMÉE. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the French language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bienaimé

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

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

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