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

LeBlanc, 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 LeBlanc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeBlanc in America

LeBlanc is the 815th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeBlanc surname appeared 42,575 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 14 people would have the surname LeBlanc.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc

The surname "LEBLANC" originated in France during the Middle Ages. It was derived from the Old French phrase "le blanc," which means "the white one." This nickname likely referred to someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. For example, a "Guillaume le Blanc" is mentioned in a 1198 charter from Normandy, while a "Petrus le Blanc" appears in a 1240 tax roll from Anjou.

As the name spread throughout France, regional variations in spelling emerged, such as "Leblanc," "Le Blanc," and "Leblanque." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname "LEBLANC." One of the earliest was Guillaume le Blanc, a 13th-century French poet and trouvère from Arras. Another was Nicolas le Blanc, a 16th-century French explorer and navigator who was among the first Europeans to document the coastline of Australia.

In the 17th century, François le Blanc (1623-1698) was a French traveler and author who wrote extensively about his journeys through the Middle East and Asia. His work, "Relation de ce qui s'est passé de plus remarquable à Ispahan en Perse," provided valuable insights into the culture and customs of the Persian Empire.

During the 18th century, Jean-Bernard le Blanc (1707-1781) was a French sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects, including the renovation of the Palace of Versailles and the construction of the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris.

In the 19th century, Charles le Blanc (1817-1882) was a French historian and art critic who authored numerous works on the history of engraving and etching, including "Manuel de l'Amateur d'Estampes" and "Histoire des Peintres de Toutes les Écoles."

Throughout its long history, the surname "LEBLANC" has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, explorers, and scholars, reflecting the diverse contributions of those with this name to the cultural and intellectual heritage of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeBlanc

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

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

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