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

Laborte, 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 Laborte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laborte in America

Laborte is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laborte surname appeared 108 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 Laborte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laborte 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 Laborte

The surname LABORTE is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was derived from the Old French word "labour," meaning "to plow" or "to cultivate."

It is speculated that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were farmers or agricultural workers. The earliest known record of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Normandy from the year 1180, where a person named Radulfus Labourte is mentioned.

During the Middle Ages, the LABORTE surname spread across various regions of France, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Labourd, Labourde, and Laborde. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and the preference of scribes who recorded the name.

One notable historical figure bearing the LABORTE name was Jean Laborte, a French soldier who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His name is recorded in a chronicle of the battle, which details his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

In the 16th century, the LABORTE surname appeared in several parish records across France, indicating its spread throughout the country. One such record from 1523 in the village of Montbard mentions a family by the name of Laborte who owned a vineyard.

As the name continued to evolve, it took on different forms in other regions of Europe. For instance, in Spain, the name became Laborde, while in Italy, it was adapted as Labordi or Labordini.

Several notable individuals throughout history have borne the LABORTE surname. These include:

1. Jacques Laborte (1620-1692), a French explorer and fur trader who journeyed to New France (present-day Canada) in the 17th century.
2. Marie Laborte (1735-1808), a French philanthropist and advocate for women's education, known for founding a school for underprivileged girls in Paris.
3. Pierre Laborte (1805-1875), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly during the Second Republic.
4. Émile Laborte (1860-1932), a French botanist and horticulturist, renowned for his work on orchid cultivation and preservation.
5. Gabrielle Laborte (1895-1980), a French actress and singer who performed in numerous stage productions and films during the early 20th century.

While the LABORTE surname has evolved and spread across various regions over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the agricultural roots of medieval Normandy, where it first emerged as a descriptive name for those involved in farming and cultivation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laborte

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

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

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