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

LaBelle, 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 LaBelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBelle in America

LaBelle is the 5570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBelle surname appeared 6,242 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname LaBelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBelle 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 LaBelle

The surname Labelle has French origins and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "belle" meaning "beautiful". The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a beautiful place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Labelle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was spelled as "de la Belle" and referred to a landowner in Normandy.

During the 13th century, the surname Labelle began to appear in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Picardy and Normandy. It was often associated with place names such as Labelle-Église and Labelle-Rivière, indicating the localities from which the bearers of the name originated.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Labelle was Jean Labelle, a French poet and troubadour born in 1320 in Rouen. His works were celebrated during his lifetime and helped to popularize the name within literary circles.

Another noteworthy individual was Étienne Labelle, a French explorer and cartographer born in 1635 in Paris. He is best known for his detailed maps of the Great Lakes region, which aided in the exploration and settlement of North America.

In the 18th century, the Labelle surname gained prominence with the birth of Marie-Anne Labelle (1718-1798), a French nun and educator who founded several schools for girls in Paris. Her dedication to education and her charitable works earned her widespread recognition and respect.

During the 19th century, the surname Labelle spread beyond France as French settlers and immigrants carried the name to other parts of the world. One notable figure was Cyrille Labelle (1824-1891), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons and was instrumental in the development of the Canadian railway system.

Throughout history, the surname Labelle has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, explorers, educators, and politicians. Its French roots and the meaning of "beautiful" have contributed to its enduring appeal and widespread adoption across different cultures and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBelle

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

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

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