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

Laverdure, 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 Laverdure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laverdure in America

Laverdure is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laverdure surname appeared 604 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 Laverdure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laverdure 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 Laverdure

The surname Laverdure has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "verdure" meaning "greenery" or "vegetation."

This surname likely originated as a descriptive name, given to someone who lived near a lush, green area or perhaps worked in a profession related to nature or horticulture. It could also have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with plants or gardening.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laverdure can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a person named Petrus de Laverdure, suggesting the name was already in use by that time.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Normandy, such as the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie, where a certain Robertus Laverdure is mentioned in 1249.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name like La Verdure, De Laverdure, and Laverdur were also common. These variations often reflected the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One notable person with the surname Laverdure was Jacques Laverdure, a French botanist and horticulturist who lived in the 17th century (1630-1701). He is known for his work on cultivating and studying various plant species, particularly those native to the French countryside.

Another historical figure bearing this name was Pierre Laverdure (1685-1748), a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in the regions of present-day Canada and the United States. He is credited with establishing several trading posts and contributing to the early exploration of North America.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Laverdure (1720-1792) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris and its surrounding areas, including the Château de Montmusard and the Église Saint-Roch.

Moving into the 19th century, Émile Laverdure (1825-1892) was a French sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble. Some of his pieces can be found in museums and public spaces throughout France.

Lastly, a more recent historical figure was Alice Laverdure (1903-1986), a French author and poet who was part of the Surrealist movement. Her works explored themes of feminism, sexuality, and the human condition, and she is considered an influential figure in 20th-century French literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laverdure

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

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

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