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

Billeaud, 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 Billeaud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billeaud in America

Billeaud is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billeaud surname appeared 303 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 Billeaud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Billeaud 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 Billeaud

The surname Billeaud is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Poitou, located in western France. The name is likely derived from the Old French word "billard," which referred to a stick or staff used in a game similar to modern-day billiards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Billeaud can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Maixent in Poitou. The name was often spelled as "Billaud" or "Billiaud" during this time period.

In the 14th century, the name Billeaud appeared in the Coutumes de Poitou, a collection of local customs and laws in the Poitou region. This document provides valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

During the 16th century, the name Billeaud gained prominence with the rise of Jean Billeaud (1541-1605), a renowned French jurist and magistrate. He served as the President of the Parlement of Bordeaux, a prestigious judicial court in southwestern France.

Another notable figure associated with the surname Billeaud was Jacques Billeaud (1592-1662), a French Jesuit priest and scholar. He was a professor of theology at the University of Bordeaux and authored several works on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, the name Billeaud was linked to the town of Billeau, located in the Vienne department of western France. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or had connections to this location.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Billeaud in more recent times was Pierre Billeaud (1850-1923), a French politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly of France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname Billeaud has been associated with various professions and social classes, ranging from scholars and jurists to artisans and landowners. While its origins may be rooted in the game of billiards, the name has evolved to encompass a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billeaud

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

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

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