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

LeBleu, 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 LeBleu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeBleu in America

LeBleu is the 25725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeBleu surname appeared 958 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 LeBleu.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeBleu 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 LeBleu

The surname LEBLEU originated in France during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French phrase 'le bleu', which translates to 'the blue one'. This was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone with blue-colored eyes or a fondness for wearing blue clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEBLEU surname is found in the historic records of Normandy, a region in northern France. In a manuscript dated 1387, a certain Jacques LEBLEU is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Rouen.

During the 16th century, the LEBLEU name began to appear more frequently in various French records and documents. Notably, a Pierre LEBLEU (1529-1598) was a respected lawyer and magistrate who served in the Parlement of Paris, one of the highest judicial courts in the kingdom.

As the LEBLEU family established roots across different regions of France, variations in spelling emerged. Some of these alternative spellings included LEBLEU, LEBLEUX, and LEBLUE. Certain records from the 17th century also indicate the presence of LEBLEU families in the provinces of Brittany and Poitou.

In the realm of art and literature, the LEBLEU surname gained prominence through the works of the French painter Jean-Baptiste LEBLEU (1679-1719). Born in Rouen, he was known for his intricate still-life paintings and became a member of the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture.

Another notable figure with the LEBLEU surname was Marie-Madeleine LEBLEU (1752-1820), a French author and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her writings, which included novels and essays, were widely influential during the Enlightenment period.

During the 19th century, the LEBLEU name continued to be present across various parts of France. One prominent bearer was Léon LEBLEU (1828-1901), a successful businessman and industrialist who established a textile manufacturing company in the city of Lyon.

As families with the LEBLEU surname migrated and settled in different parts of the world, the name became more widespread, particularly in regions with strong French cultural influences. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic regions of France, where it originated as a descriptive nickname for those with a fondness for the color blue.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeBleu

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

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

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