Lebon
A French surname meaning "the good" or "the handsome."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 754 Americans carry the last name Lebon. That puts it at #34,801 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 454,581 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lebon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
754
1 in 454,581
Census rank
#34,801
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
649
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 649 bearers of the surname Lebon in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34801st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebon, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.5%. The next largest groups are Black (16.2%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lebon
The surname LEBON originated in France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "le bon" which translates to "the good" or "the virtuous one". The name was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone of good moral character or kindly disposition.
The earliest recorded examples of the LEBON surname date back to the 13th century in regions of northern France such as Normandy and Picardy. Some of the earliest references can be found in tax rolls and census records from that time. In the famous Domesday Book from 1086, there are no direct mentions of the name LEBON, though variations like "le Bone" and "le Bun" appear occasionally.
One notable bearer of the LEBON name was Jean LEBON, a French merchant and explorer born in 1592 who traveled extensively throughout the Americas and the West Indies. His journals provide valuable insights into the trade routes and colonial endeavors of that era.
Another prominent figure was Pierre LEBON, a French Revolutionary leader born in 1767. He played a key role in the Reign of Terror and was eventually guillotined in 1794 for his extremist views.
In the 19th century, Jacques LEBON (1804-1870) was a respected French painter and engraver from Paris. His works depicting scenes of everyday life and landscapes are featured in several major museums throughout Europe.
Marie LEBON (1865-1947) was a pioneering French educator who founded one of the first schools for the deaf in Paris. Her innovative teaching methods helped pave the way for greater inclusion and accessibility for the hearing impaired.
Finally, Gustave LEBON (1841-1931) was an influential French social psychologist and sociologist. His seminal work "The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind" explored theories of crowd psychology and collective behavior that impacted the burgeoning field of social psychology.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lebon
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebon, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.5%. The next largest groups are Black (16.2%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lebon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lebon surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.5%
- Black or African American16.2%
- Hispanic or Latino5.1%
- Two or more races3.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lebon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,801 | #34,801 | 0.0% |
| Count | 649 | 649 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Lebon bearers went from 649 to 649 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #34,801 to #34,801.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lebon
FAQ
Lebon surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lebon?
The surname Lebon holds position #34,801 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 754 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lebon surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebon, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.5%. The next largest groups are Black (16.2%) and Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.