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

Labrecque, 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 Labrecque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labrecque in America

Labrecque is the 11146th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labrecque surname appeared 2,841 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 Labrecque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labrecque 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 Labrecque

The surname Labrecque originated in France and is believed to have roots dating back to the 17th century. It is derived from the French words "la" meaning "the" and "brecque" meaning "breach" or "gap," likely referring to a location or feature of the landscape.

The name was initially concentrated in the Normandy and Brittany regions of northern France. Historical records indicate that the earliest known bearer of the name was Jean Labrecque, born around 1630 in the village of Saint-Malo, Brittany.

In the late 17th century, some of the earliest recorded instances of the Labrecque name appeared in the census records of New France (present-day Quebec, Canada). These early immigrants from France played a crucial role in establishing the Labrecque lineage in North America.

One notable figure from history was Jacques Labrecque (1724-1798), a farmer and militia captain during the American Revolutionary War. He fought alongside the Continental Army and was instrumental in defending the northern borders of New York and Vermont against British and Loyalist forces.

Another prominent individual was Marie-Anne Labrecque (1785-1865), a French-Canadian entrepreneur and landowner. She was one of the wealthiest women in Lower Canada during her time and was known for her successful business ventures in agriculture and real estate.

In the 19th century, Louis Labrecque (1815-1892) gained recognition as a respected educator and advocate for French-language education in Canada. He founded several schools and played a pivotal role in promoting the preservation of French culture and language rights.

The Labrecque name has also been associated with notable places, such as Labrecque Lake and Labrecque Township, both located in the province of Quebec, Canada. These geographical features likely derived their names from early settlers bearing the Labrecque surname.

Throughout history, variations in spelling have occurred, including Labrecque, Labrecque, and Labreque, among others. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its French heritage and potential connection to a specific location or landscape feature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labrecque

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

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

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