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

Clerveau, 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 Clerveau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clerveau in America

Clerveau is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clerveau surname appeared 123 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 Clerveau.

The history of the last name Clerveau

The surname CLERVEAU originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "cler" meaning bright or clear, and "veau" meaning calf or young ox. The name likely referred to someone who had a bright or fair complexion, or someone who worked with calves or young oxen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CLERVEAU surname can be found in the Chartres Cathedral records from 1295, which mention a Jehan Clerveau. The name also appears in the tax rolls of Normandy in 1381, with a reference to a Guillaume Clerveau.

During the 14th century, the CLERVEAU family was prominently established in the Île-de-France region, particularly in the area around Paris. The name is found in various medieval documents, such as the Livre des Bourgeois de Paris from 1412, which lists a Jacques Clerveau as a respected citizen of the city.

In the 16th century, the CLERVEAU name gained further recognition with the birth of François Clerveau (1522-1584), a renowned French poet and philosopher. His works, including "Les Poésies de François Clerveau," were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable CLERVEAU was Marie Clerveau (1648-1718), a French noblewoman who was a close confidante of King Louis XIV. She is mentioned in several court records and correspondence of the time, reflecting her influential role in the royal court.

The CLERVEAU surname also has connections to the French Revolution. Jean-Baptiste Clerveau (1760-1823) was a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the revolutionary years.

In the 19th century, the CLERVEAU name gained prominence in the field of medicine with the birth of Pierre Clerveau (1821-1895), a renowned French physician and surgeon. He made significant contributions to the study of neurology and is remembered for his pioneering work in the treatment of brain disorders.

Throughout its long history, the CLERVEAU surname has been associated with various locations in France, particularly in the Île-de-France, Normandy, and Brittany regions. The name has also been recorded in various spellings, such as Clervau, Clervault, and Clerveaux, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clerveau

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

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 Clerveau 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.

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

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