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

Bilodeau, 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 Bilodeau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bilodeau in America

Bilodeau is the 7480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bilodeau surname appeared 4,454 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bilodeau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bilodeau 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 Bilodeau

The surname BILODEAU originates from France and has its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the French words "belle" meaning beautiful and "eau" meaning water, suggesting a connection to a picturesque body of water or a location with scenic waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BILODEAU can be found in the parish records of Saint-Pierre-de-Brouage, a commune in the Charente-Maritime department of southwestern France. These records from the late 1500s document several families bearing this surname in the region.

During the 17th century, many French settlers, including those with the surname BILODEAU, migrated to the Canadian province of Quebec. The name appears in various historical documents and censuses from this period, indicating their presence in the early French colonial settlements along the St. Lawrence River.

One notable individual with the surname BILODEAU was Jacques Bilodeau, born in 1654 in Quebec City. He was a farmer and a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a church warden and a member of the militia. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of Quebec and played important roles in the development of the region.

Another significant figure was Marie-Anne Bilodeau, born in 1732 in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec. She is recognized for her role in preserving the traditional songs and folklore of the region, contributing to the preservation of French-Canadian cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, Louis-François-Remi Bilodeau, born in 1828 in Saint-Gervais, Quebec, gained recognition as a skilled carpenter and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable structures, including churches and public buildings, in the area.

The surname BILODEAU has also been associated with various place names throughout Quebec, such as Bilodeau Lake and Bilodeau River, reflecting the historical presence of families bearing this name in those localities.

While the BILODEAU surname has its origins in France and a strong historical presence in Quebec, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in various communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bilodeau

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

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

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