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

Lebourdais, 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 Lebourdais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lebourdais in America

Lebourdais is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lebourdais surname appeared 131 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 Lebourdais.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lebourdais 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 Lebourdais

The surname LEBOURDAIS originated in France, likely in the northern regions of the country, such as Normandy or Brittany. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "borde," which referred to a small farmhouse or cottage.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various records and documents from the region. One notable reference is found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a manuscript from the late 13th century that lists the names of citizens in the city of Rouen.

During the Middle Ages, the name LEBOURDAIS was associated with rural and agricultural communities, as many individuals with this surname were likely farmers or landowners. The name may have also been influenced by local place names that incorporated the word "borde," such as Laborde or Labourde.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname LEBOURDAIS was Guillaume LEBOURDAIS, a farmer who lived in the village of Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy during the late 14th century. His name appears in local records from the period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Jean LEBOURDAIS, a merchant and ship owner from the city of Saint-Malo in Brittany. He was involved in the thriving maritime trade of the region and his name is mentioned in various port records from the time.

During the 17th century, a family of LEBOURDAIS lived in the town of Avranches, also in Normandy. The patriarch, Pierre LEBOURDAIS (1610-1678), was a respected landowner and local magistrate.

Another individual of note was Marie LEBOURDAIS (1732-1805), a nun and educator who founded a school for girls in the town of Dinan, Brittany. She was recognized for her contributions to education and her dedication to the local community.

In the 19th century, Louis LEBOURDAIS (1815-1891) was a prominent architect from Paris who designed several notable buildings, including the Château de Montceau-les-Mines in Burgundy.

Throughout its history, the surname LEBOURDAIS has maintained a strong presence in various regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany, where it originated and has deep roots in the local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lebourdais

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

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

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