2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lebeauf
A French surname derived from the French words "le beau" meaning "the handsome one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Lebeauf. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lebeauf 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Lebeauf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebeauf, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.6%) and White (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lebeauf
The surname Lebeauf is of French origin, with roots dating back to the 11th century in Normandy, France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "le" and "beau," meaning "the beautiful." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone of striking physical appearance or perhaps someone with a pleasant demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documents a "Radulfus le Beau" residing in Normandy. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period in the region.
In the 13th century, records show a "Johannes Lebeauf" who was a prominent landowner in the village of Bayeux, located in the Calvados department of Normandy. This individual's name appears in several historical documents related to land transactions and legal proceedings of that era.
The name Lebeauf experienced variations in spelling throughout its history, with forms such as "Le Beau," "Le Beauf," and "Lebeauf" appearing in different records. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of the French language over time.
One notable figure bearing the surname Lebeauf was Jacques Lebeauf (1540-1611), a French clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Avranches in Normandy. He was known for his contributions to theological studies and his involvement in various religious councils.
Another individual of historical significance was Marie Lebeauf (1620-1698), a French heiress and landowner who inherited vast estates in the Normandy region. Her name appears in numerous property records and legal documents from the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a French military officer named François Lebeauf (1721-1789) gained recognition for his service during the Seven Years' War. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
The name Lebeauf has also been associated with certain place names in France, such as the village of Beaufort-en-Vallée, which was historically known as "Beaufort-Lebeauf" due to its connection with the Lebeauf family who once held land and influence in the area.
While the surname Lebeauf is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of French genealogy, representing a lineage that can be traced back to the medieval era in Normandy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lebeauf
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebeauf, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.6%) and White (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lebeauf 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 Lebeauf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.3% · 95
- Two or more races9.6% · 11
- White3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lebeauf
Lebeauf appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,133 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 6,133 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 Lebeauf 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 | #152,628 | #146,495 | 4.0% |
| Count | 107 | 114 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lebeauf bearers went from 107 to 114 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 6,133 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #146,495.
FAQ
Lebeauf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lebeauf?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Lebeauf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Lebeauf?
Lebeauf ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Lebeauf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Lebeauf.
Has Lebeauf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lebeauf went from 107 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 7 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Lebeauf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebeauf, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.6%) and White (3.5%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lebeauf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lebeauf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (83.3%), Two or More Races (9.6%), White (3.5%). 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 Lebeauf (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 Lebeauf mean?
A French surname derived from the French words "le beau" meaning "the handsome one". 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 Lebeauf (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 people share the surname Lebeauf?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.