2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Labrant
A French occupational surname derived from the Old French word "labrant" meaning farmer or plowman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Labrant. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labrant surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Labrant in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labrant, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labrant
The surname LABRANT has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "labourer," meaning "to till the soil." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as farmers or laborers on agricultural lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LABRANT surname can be found in the French census records of 1592, where a family with this name resided in the village of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, located in the Loiret region of central France. This area was known for its fertile lands and thriving agricultural communities, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and farming activities.
In the 17th century, the LABRANT name gained prominence when a notable figure named Pierre LABRANT (1624-1689) served as a respected vintner and winemaker in the Burgundy region of eastern France. His contributions to the local wine industry and the quality of his products earned him recognition among the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.
As the LABRANT family spread across France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including LABRANT, LABRANCE, and LABRANCE. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal errors in historical records.
One prominent individual bearing the LABRANT surname was Jacques LABRANT (1718-1801), a skilled architect and master builder who was commissioned to design several notable churches and public buildings in the city of Lyon during the 18th century. His legacy can still be seen in the architectural marvels that grace the city's landscape.
In the 19th century, the LABRANT name gained international recognition with the birth of Marie LABRANT (1845-1927), a renowned French operatic soprano who captivated audiences across Europe with her powerful and emotive performances. She was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of roles in the operas of Giacomo Puccini and Georges Bizet.
Another notable figure was Émile LABRANT (1876-1944), a French explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and South America. His detailed accounts and specimens contributed significantly to the understanding of the flora and fauna in these unexplored territories.
Over time, individuals with the LABRANT surname have dispersed globally, with concentrations found in various countries, including Canada, the United States, and Australia. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its humble beginnings in the agricultural communities of 16th-century France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labrant
Among Census respondents with the surname Labrant, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Labrant bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Labrant surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 106
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Labrant
Labrant appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,758 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,758 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 5,104 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Labrant surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #148,665 | 3.3% |
| Count | 106 | 111 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Labrant bearers went from 106 to 111 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 5,104 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #148,665.
FAQ
Labrant surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Labrant?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Labrant. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Labrant?
Labrant ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Labrant. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Labrant.
Has Labrant become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Labrant went from 106 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Labrant?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labrant, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Labrant in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Labrant appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Labrant (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Labrant mean?
A French occupational surname derived from the Old French word "labrant" meaning farmer or plowman. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Labrant (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Labrant?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.