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

Exceus, 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 Exceus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Exceus in America

Exceus is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Exceus surname appeared 114 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 Exceus.

The history of the last name Exceus

The surname EXCEUS originated in the region of Normandy in northern France during the early 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "exceux", which means "the exalted one" or "the distinguished one". This name likely arose as a descriptive surname given to individuals who held positions of authority or high social standing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EXCEUS name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a nobleman named Exceux de Caen, who held lands in the county of Caen, Normandy.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various administrative records and tax rolls in Normandy and neighboring regions. Notable individuals from this time period include Guillaume EXCEUS, a prominent merchant from Rouen (born c. 1215), and Jehan EXCEUS, a landowner in the village of Évreux (born c. 1270).

As the EXCEUS family expanded and migrated across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Exeus, Exceu, and Excehus. In England, the name took on the form EXCEUS, and can be found in records dating back to the 14th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in England was Robert EXCEUS, a landowner in the county of Somerset (born c. 1325).

During the Renaissance period, several members of the EXCEUS family gained prominence in various fields. Jean EXCEUS (1492-1556) was a renowned French humanist scholar and writer, while Antoine EXCEUS (1518-1592) was a respected physician and author from Burgundy.

In the 17th century, the EXCEUS name was associated with notable figures in the arts and sciences. Pierre EXCEUS (1623-1684) was a celebrated French painter and engraver, while his contemporary, Jacques EXCEUS (1629-1698), was a respected mathematician and astronomer.

As the EXCEUS family continued to spread across Europe and beyond, the name took on various spellings and pronunciations in different languages and regions. However, its roots can be traced back to the prestigious origins in medieval Normandy, where the name first emerged as a mark of distinction and social status.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Exceus

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

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

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