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

Broncheau, 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 Broncheau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broncheau in America

Broncheau is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broncheau surname appeared 147 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 Broncheau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broncheau 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 Broncheau

The surname BRONCHEAU has its origins in the northern French region of Normandy, where it first emerged in the 12th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old French word "bronche," which referred to a thicket or brushwood, suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or worked in such an area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen, a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, Normandy, dating from the 12th century. This manuscript mentions a certain Ricardus Broncheau, who was likely one of the first individuals to bear the surname.

In the 13th century, the name spread throughout Normandy and neighboring regions, appearing in various forms such as Bronchau, Bronchault, and Bronchault. During this time, the name was also associated with several place names, such as Broncheville and Bronchamp, further solidifying its connection to the region.

One notable figure bearing the BRONCHEAU surname was Jean Broncheau, a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War. Born around 1370 in Normandy, he served under the French king Charles VI and was instrumental in the defense of Paris during the siege of 1420.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Marie Broncheau (1588-1665), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in Paris. Her efforts to support the poor and underprivileged earned her widespread recognition during her lifetime.

In the 17th century, the BRONCHEAU name made its way across the English Channel to England, where it was anglicized to various spellings such as Bronshaw, Broncher, and Broncheau. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Robert Broncheau (1620-1687), an English merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in London.

Across the Atlantic, the name also found its way to the New World, with some of the earliest recorded instances in North America dating back to the late 17th century. One such individual was Pierre Broncheau (1650-1721), a French settler who established a prosperous farm in what is now Quebec, Canada.

Another notable figure was Jacques Broncheau (1710-1782), a French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Great Lakes region. His travels and encounters with Native American tribes left a lasting impact on the history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broncheau

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

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

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