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

LeBouef, 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 LeBouef surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeBouef in America

LeBouef is the 18579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeBouef surname appeared 1,484 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LeBouef.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeBouef 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 LeBouef

The surname LEBOUEF originates from France, with its earliest roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "bouef" meaning "ox" or "cattle", likely referring to an occupation or a place associated with cattle farming.

The name LEBOUEF was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lebuf" in reference to a landowner in Normandy.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Leboeuf, Leboef, Lebeuf, and Lebuf. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

One notable historical figure bearing the name LEBOUEF was Nicolas Lebouef (1543-1614), a French lawyer and legal scholar who served as a councilor in the Parliament of Paris. Another was Jean-Baptiste Lebouef (1672-1732), a French painter known for his religious works and portraiture.

In the 19th century, Pierre-Aimé Lebouef (1806-1892) gained prominence as a French military officer who served as a general during the Franco-Prussian War. His son, Charles-Émile Lebouef (1853-1914), followed in his footsteps and became a respected military commander.

Another notable bearer of the name was Gaston Lebouef (1880-1948), a French aviator and pioneer of early aviation. He participated in several air races and set several distance records in the early 20th century.

The surname LEBOUEF has also been found in various place names throughout France, such as Boueffemont and Boueffevilliers, indicating the historical presence of families with this name in those areas.

While the name LEBOUEF has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and the diaspora of French communities. However, the older historical records and references remain centered around its French origins and the various notable individuals who carried this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeBouef

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

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

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