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

LaBonte, 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 LaBonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBonte in America

LaBonte is the 7109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBonte surname appeared 4,706 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 LaBonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBonte 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 LaBonte

The surname LABONTE originated in France during the late Middle Ages, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French words "la" and "bonte," which translate to "the goodness" or "the kindness." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual known for their benevolent nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LABONTE surname can be found in the Livre Ancien, a collection of manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. These documents contain references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region during that period.

The LABONTE name also appears in the records of the historic Norman town of Rouen, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in connection with a land dispute in the late 14th century. This provides evidence of the name's establishment in the area during that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean LABONTE (1412-1487) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Caen, Normandy. His legacy is documented in various historical records, showcasing the influence and prominence of the LABONTE name during that time.

As the centuries progressed, the LABONTE surname spread beyond its Norman origins. In the 17th century, a French explorer named Pierre LABONTE (1630-1688) is recorded as one of the early settlers in the Canadian province of Quebec, contributing to the dissemination of the name across the Atlantic.

Another significant individual bearing the LABONTE surname was Marie-Anne LABONTE (1755-1819), a French Revolutionary who played an active role in the events of the late 18th century. Her involvement in the revolutionary movement and her writings on political and social issues have been well-documented in historical accounts.

In more recent times, the LABONTE name has been carried by notable figures such as Marcel LABONTE (1890-1962), a celebrated French painter renowned for his impressionistic landscapes, and Gilles LABONTE (born 1948), a Canadian author and journalist whose works have garnered critical acclaim.

While the LABONTE surname has evolved and spread across different regions over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the northern French region of Normandy, where it was borne by individuals recognized for their kindness and benevolence during the late Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBonte

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of LaBonte, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!