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

Geffrard, 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 Geffrard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geffrard in America

Geffrard is the 27869th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geffrard surname appeared 861 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 Geffrard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geffrard 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 Geffrard

The surname GEFFRARD is of French origin, emerging in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French personal name Geoffrey, itself a variant of the Germanic Gaufrid or Godefroid, which means "peace" and "protection." The name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Picardy.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GEFFRARD can be traced back to the 13th century in various municipal and ecclesiastical records from northern France. It is believed that the name was initially adopted as a patronymic, indicating descent from an individual named Geoffrey or a variation thereof.

In the 14th century, the surname GEFFRARD appeared in the famous Froissart Chronicles, written by the renowned medieval historian Jean Froissart. These chronicles provide a valuable historical account of the Hundred Years' War between England and France, mentioning several individuals bearing the GEFFRARD name who were involved in military campaigns and diplomatic efforts during this turbulent period.

One notable figure with the surname GEFFRARD was Jean-Jacques Geffrard (1804-1884), a Haitian military leader and politician who served as President of Haiti from 1859 to 1867. He played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence and the establishment of a stable government.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Louis Geffrard (1866-1935), a French painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from Parisian life. His vibrant and atmospheric paintings captured the essence of the Belle Époque era in France.

In the realm of literature, the surname GEFFRARD is associated with the French author and poet Gustave Geffrard (1870-1926), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Vers la Lumière" (Towards the Light), were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

The GEFFRARD surname can also be found in historical records from the British Isles, likely due to the migration of French Huguenots seeking religious freedom in the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is John Geffrard (1593-1664), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield during the tumultuous years of the English Civil War.

Variations of the surname GEFFRARD include Geffroy, Geffrois, and Geoffroi, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity within France. These variants often share a common ancestry and can be traced back to the original Old French personal name Geoffrey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geffrard

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

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

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