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

Eustache, 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 Eustache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eustache in America

Eustache is the 36477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eustache surname appeared 613 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 Eustache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eustache 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 Eustache

The surname Eustache originates from the Old French personal name Eustache, which is derived from the Greek name Eustachios, meaning "fruitful" or "plentiful". The name is believed to have been introduced to France and England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Eustache can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France and England. One notable example is Eustache de Saint-Pierre, a French knight who lived during the early 13th century and participated in the Fourth Crusade.

Over the centuries, the name Eustache has undergone various spelling variations, including Eustace, Eustace, and Eustis. These variations can be found in historical records and manuscripts from different parts of Europe.

One significant reference to the name Eustache is in the famous Domesday Book, which was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions several individuals with the name Eustache, indicating its prevalence in medieval England.

In the 13th century, Eustache de Douai was a French nobleman and notable poet who wrote several works, including a romance titled "Le Roman des Deux Amants".

Another notable figure bearing the name Eustache was Eustache Deschamps, a 14th-century French poet and writer who served as a court official under several French kings. He is known for his satirical and moralistic works, which provide valuable insights into the social and political climate of the time.

In the 15th century, Eustache Le Sueur was a renowned French painter and one of the leading artists of the French Baroque period. His works, such as the "Life of St. Bruno" and "The Mocking of Christ", are considered masterpieces of religious art.

Moving to the 16th century, Eustache de Caurroy was a French composer and musician who served as the court composer for King Henry IV of France. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of the French polyphonic chanson.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Eustache, highlighting its rich historical significance and widespread use across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eustache

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

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

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