2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lebeuf
A French surname derived from the Old French words "le" and "beu," meaning "the ox."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Lebeuf. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lebeuf 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Lebeuf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebeuf, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.8%. The next largest groups are Black (27.0%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lebeuf
The surname "LEBEUF" originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is a French locational surname derived from the Old French words "le beau" meaning "the handsome" and "f" which was a common suffixed diminutive, essentially translating to "the little handsome one." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone considered good-looking or attractive.
The name can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in areas around Paris and Normandy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Testa de Nevill, an ancient record of land holdings and feudal obligations, dating back to the late 12th century, where a certain "Petrus le Beau" is mentioned.
In the 13th century, the surname appears in various medieval records and charters, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Le Beu," "Le Beuf," or "Lebeuf." One notable example is found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of historical documents from the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which mentions a "Guillelmus le Beu" in 1249.
Over time, the name evolved into its modern spelling of "LEBEUF," and can be found in various historical records and documents throughout France. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:
1. Jean Lebeuf (1687-1760), a French historian and writer, known for his work on the history of Paris and its surrounding regions.
2. Anne-Marguerite Lebeuf (1680-1749), a French engraver and painter, known for her portraits and religious works.
3. Pierre-Victor Lebeuf (1785-1866), a French architect and urban planner, who contributed to the redesign of several Parisian neighborhoods in the 19th century.
4. François Lebeuf (1588-1658), a French painter and engraver, known for his religious and mythological works.
5. Jacques Lebeuf (1620-1692), a French theologian and scholar, who served as a canon of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
While the surname "LEBEUF" has its roots in northern France, it eventually spread to other regions and even beyond the borders of France, as people migrated and relocated throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lebeuf
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebeuf, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.8%. The next largest groups are Black (27.0%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lebeuf 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 Lebeuf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.8% · 78
- Black or African American27.0% · 31
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lebeuf
Lebeuf 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,455 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 12,455 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,430 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 Lebeuf 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 | #137,327 | #145,757 | -6.1% |
| Count | 122 | 115 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lebeuf bearers went from 122 to 115 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,757.
FAQ
Lebeuf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lebeuf?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Lebeuf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Lebeuf?
Lebeuf ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Lebeuf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Lebeuf.
Has Lebeuf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lebeuf went from 122 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Lebeuf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebeuf, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.8%. The next largest groups are Black (27.0%) and Hispanic (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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lebeuf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.8% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lebeuf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (67.8%), Black (27.0%), Hispanic (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 Lebeuf (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 Lebeuf mean?
A French surname derived from the Old French words "le" and "beu," meaning "the ox." 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 Lebeuf (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 have the last name Lebeuf?
Find out how many people have the surname Lebeuf on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.