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

LaBounty, 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 LaBounty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBounty in America

LaBounty is the 17764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBounty surname appeared 1,577 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LaBounty.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBounty 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 LaBounty

The surname LABOUNTY has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French words "la" meaning "the" and "bonté" meaning "goodness" or "kindness," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their benevolent nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LABOUNTY can be found in the parish records of the town of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne region of central France. A certain Jean LABOUNTY was listed as being born in 1587, though the precise origins of his family's surname remain unclear.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, with a notable LABOUNTY family residing in the Normandy region. Records show that a Guillaume LABOUNTY was a prominent merchant in the city of Rouen during the 1660s.

As the centuries passed, the LABOUNTY name continued to be found in various regions of France, with some variations in spelling, such as LABONTE or LABONTE. One notable individual bearing this surname was François LABOUNTY, a renowned philosopher and author who lived from 1715 to 1789 and wrote extensively on the concepts of morality and ethics.

The name also made its way across the Atlantic, with several LABOUNTY families immigrating to the French colonies of Canada and Louisiana in the 18th and 19th centuries. One such individual was Pierre LABOUNTY, who was born in Quebec in 1754 and later became a respected trader and trapper in the region.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse LABOUNTY, a celebrated painter who lived from 1820 to 1892 and gained recognition for her vivid portraits and landscapes depicting life in the French-Canadian communities of the time.

As the LABOUNTY name spread across various parts of the world, it continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. From artists and philosophers to merchants and explorers, the name has left its mark on the annals of history, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped its evolution and significance over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBounty

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

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

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