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

Giboyeaux, 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 Giboyeaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giboyeaux in America

Giboyeaux is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giboyeaux surname appeared 128 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 Giboyeaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giboyeaux 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 Giboyeaux

The surname GIBOYEAUX originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French word "giboyeur," which means "hunter" or "poacher." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely hunters or gamekeepers by occupation.

The name can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Picardy. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who excelled in hunting or lived near a hunting ground.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the GIBOYEAUX surname can be found in the historic records of the Duchy of Normandy, dating back to the 13th century. In these documents, a person named Jehan Giboyeaux was listed as a resident of the village of Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf.

During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Giboyau, Giboyault, and Giboyeau, likely due to regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. This was a common occurrence before standardized spelling became widespread.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the GIBOYEAUX surname was Jacques Giboyeaux, a renowned huntsman who served in the court of King Charles VII of France (1403-1461). Jacques was highly regarded for his skills and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

Another significant individual was Pierre Giboyeaux (c. 1580-1648), a French Protestant minister and theologian who played a role in the religious conflicts of the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the Huguenot community and authored several religious texts.

In the 18th century, the GIBOYEAUX surname can be found in the records of the city of Rouen, where a family of merchants and traders bore this name. One notable member was Antoine Giboyeaux (1712-1789), a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who established a charitable foundation that supported education and healthcare in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the GIBOYEAUX surname gained recognition through the work of Jean-Baptiste Giboyeaux (1827-1901), a French landscape painter renowned for his depictions of rural scenes and hunting themes. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now held in various art collections.

Throughout history, the GIBOYEAUX surname has been associated with various occupations, from hunters and gamekeepers to clergy, merchants, and artists. While not a particularly widespread name, it has left a lasting mark in several regions of France, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giboyeaux

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

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

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