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

Guillebeaux, 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 Guillebeaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guillebeaux in America

Guillebeaux is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guillebeaux surname appeared 100 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 Guillebeaux.

The history of the last name Guillebeaux

The surname GUILLEBEAUX has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the French region of Poitou, which was historically a part of the Duchy of Aquitaine. The name is thought to derive from the Old French words "guille," meaning "to deceive," and "beau," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GUILLEBEAUX surname can be found in the records of the Cistercian Abbey of Fontevraud, located in the former province of Anjou, which dates back to the 12th century. The name appears to have been associated with the nearby village of Guillebeau, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Geoffroi Guillebeaux was mentioned in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Fontaine-Daniel," a collection of charters and documents related to the Benedictine abbey located in Normandy. This suggests that the GUILLEBEAUX family had established itself in various regions of northern and western France during this period.

Another notable figure bearing the GUILLEBEAUX surname was Jean Guillebeaux, who was a merchant and landowner in the town of La Rochelle during the 16th century (born circa 1520, died 1587). Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local trade and economy of the region.

During the 17th century, a member of the GUILLEBEAUX family, Pierre Guillebeaux (born circa 1635, died 1698), was a renowned physician and author who wrote several treatises on medical practices and remedies. His works were widely circulated and highly regarded within the scientific community of his time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Jacques Guillebeaux (born 1721, died 1798), who served as a captain in the French navy during the American Revolutionary War. He fought alongside the American colonists against the British forces and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout its history, the GUILLEBEAUX surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from noblemen and merchants to physicians and military officers. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, its legacy continues to be a part of French cultural heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guillebeaux

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

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

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