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

Jeanbatiste, 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 Jeanbatiste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeanbatiste in America

Jeanbatiste is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeanbatiste surname appeared 185 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 Jeanbatiste.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeanbatiste 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 Jeanbatiste

The surname JEANBATISTE has its origins in France, dating back to the 17th century. It is a combination of the French given names Jean and Baptiste, which were common names during that period. The name likely originated in the northern regions of France, where it was initially recorded.

One of the earliest known references to the JEANBATISTE surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, dating back to the late 1600s. These records mention a family by the name of JEANBATISTE residing in the area.

In the 18th century, the JEANBATISTE name appeared in various historical documents and records throughout France. For instance, a notable figure named Pierre JEANBATISTE (1701-1784) was a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais-Royal.

As the French colonial empire expanded, the JEANBATISTE surname spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas and the Caribbean. One notable bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (1680-1768), a French colonist and the founder of New Orleans, Louisiana.

In the 19th century, the JEANBATISTE surname gained prominence in Quebec, Canada, where it was often spelled as JEANBABTISTE or JEANBABTISTE. One notable individual from this era was Louis JEANBABTISTE (1817-1892), a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.

Another significant figure bearing the JEANBATISTE surname was Auguste JEANBATISTE (1845-1913), a French-born painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from everyday life in Paris.

Over the centuries, the JEANBATISTE surname has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from architecture and politics to the arts and beyond. While the origins of the name can be traced back to France, its legacy has extended far beyond its initial geographic boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeanbatiste

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

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

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