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

Budreau, 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 Budreau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budreau in America

Budreau is the 29693rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budreau surname appeared 793 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 Budreau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budreau 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 Budreau

The surname BUDREAU is of French origin and can be traced back to the early 17th century. Its roots are believed to be derived from the Old French words "boud" and "reau," which together mean "a small stream" or "a brook." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family living near a small body of water or a creek in France.

The earliest recorded instances of the BUDREAU surname can be found in the parish records of the Poitou-Charentes region of western France, particularly in the departements of Vienne and Deux-Sèvres. These records date back to the mid-1600s and showcase variations in spelling, such as "Boudreau," "Boudreaux," and "Boudreault."

One of the earliest known individuals with the BUDREAU surname was Jean Budreau, born around 1650 in the village of Salles, located in the Vienne department of France. Jean Budreau is recorded as having immigrated to Acadia (now known as Nova Scotia, Canada) in the late 17th century, where he and his family settled and established roots.

During the 18th century, the BUDREAU name began to appear in various historical records and documents across Acadia and other French settlements in North America. One notable example is Joseph Budreau, born in 1725 in Grand-Pré, Acadia, who became a prominent figure in the local community and played a role in the Acadian resistance against British forces during the Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755.

Another significant figure bearing the BUDREAU surname was Marie-Josèphe Budreau, born in 1778 in Baie-des-Chaleurs, Quebec. She is known for her role as a midwife and healer in the Gaspé region of Quebec, where she assisted countless families and played a vital role in the local community's healthcare.

In the 19th century, the BUDREAU name continued to spread across North America, with families settling in various regions, including Louisiana, where the name was often anglicized to "Boudreaux." One notable individual from this era was Jean-Baptiste Budreau, born in 1819 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, who became a successful farmer and landowner in the region.

It is worth noting that while the BUDREAU surname has its roots in France and was initially concentrated in certain regions, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the small streams and brooks of western France in the early modern period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budreau

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

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

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