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

LaBoard, 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 LaBoard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBoard in America

LaBoard is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBoard surname appeared 166 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 LaBoard.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBoard 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 LaBoard

The surname LABOARD originated in France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "bord" meaning "edge" or "boundary." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a border or edge of a town or settlement.

The earliest known record of the LABOARD surname dates back to 1187 in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cluny, which mentions a "Robertus de la Borde." This suggests the name was initially spelled "de la Borde" before evolving into its modern form.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "de la Bord," "de la Boarde," and "de la Borde," in various French regional records and charters. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Poitou.

One notable early bearer of the LABOARD surname was Jehan de la Borde, a 14th-century French poet and composer who served at the court of Charles VI of France. His birth and death years are unknown, but he was active during the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in England, likely carried by French immigrants or settlers. One early English bearer was Richard Laboard, who was mentioned in the Somerset Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1472.

During the 16th century, the LABOARD surname gained prominence in both France and England. In France, a notable figure was Guillaume de la Borde (c. 1510-1572), a French composer and vihuela player who served as a court musician to King Francis I and King Henry II of France.

In England, the name was recorded in various spellings, such as "Labord," "Laborde," and "Labord." One notable bearer was John Laborde (c. 1550-1637), an English merchant and diplomat who served as an ambassador to Spain and France during the reign of King James I.

By the 17th century, the LABOARD surname had spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Germany. In the Netherlands, a notable figure was Hendrik Laboard (1638-1712), a Dutch painter known for his still-life and genre paintings.

In the 18th century, the name continued to appear in various records across Europe, with bearers found in France, England, the Netherlands, and Germany. One notable figure was Jean-Benjamin de la Borde (1734-1794), a French writer and philosopher who was a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment.

Throughout history, the LABOARD surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including artists, musicians, writers, and merchants. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has traveled across Europe and beyond, carrying with it a rich heritage and diverse stories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBoard

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

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

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