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

Hervieux, 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 Hervieux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hervieux in America

Hervieux is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hervieux surname appeared 249 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 Hervieux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hervieux 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 Hervieux

The surname Hervieux originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "hervi," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname for someone known for their military prowess or occupation.

The earliest recorded instances of the Hervieux surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a certain Raoul Hervieux in the Cartulary of Fécamp Abbey, a medieval manuscript dating back to the year 1180. This suggests that the name was established in Normandy during the High Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the Hervieux name appears in various records from the region of Manche, located in the northwestern part of modern-day France. For instance, a Jean Hervieux is listed in the census rolls of the village of Bricqueville-sur-Mer in 1347.

During the Renaissance period, the Hervieux family produced several notable individuals. One such figure was Nicolas Hervieux, a renowned theologian and philosopher born in Rouen in 1551. He authored several influential works on religious doctrine and served as a professor at the University of Paris.

In the 17th century, the Hervieux name gained prominence through the military exploits of Jacques Hervieux (1620-1701), a French soldier and captain who fought in the Nine Years' War against the Dutch Republic. His bravery in battle earned him recognition and honors from King Louis XIV.

Another significant figure bearing the Hervieux surname was Marie-Jeanne Hervieux (1768-1844), a French author and feminist writer who advocated for women's rights and education. Her literary works, including novels and essays, gained widespread acclaim during the Age of Enlightenment.

The 19th century saw the rise of François Hervieux (1813-1892), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in Paris. His most notable achievement was the renovation and redesign of the Tuileries Gardens, a famous public park in the heart of the city.

Throughout its history, the Hervieux surname has been associated with various places in France, such as the communes of Hervieux in the departments of Manche and Calvados, as well as the hamlet of Hervieux-sur-Mer in the Manche region. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence and influence of the Hervieux family in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hervieux

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

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

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