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

LeBrun, 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 LeBrun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeBrun in America

LeBrun is the 8479th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeBrun surname appeared 3,890 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 LeBrun.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeBrun 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 LeBrun

The surname LEBRUN originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "brun" meaning "brown" or "dark-haired." The name likely referred to someone with dark hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript from 1086 that recorded landowners in England after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Le Brun," indicating its French origins.

During the 12th century, the name was prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. It was also found in the neighboring areas of Anjou and Maine. Variations in spelling included Lebrun, Le Brun, and Lebrun.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname was Pierre Lebrun, a renowned architect and stonemason who worked on the construction of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris from 1220 to 1240.

The 16th century saw the birth of Charles Lebrun (1619-1690), a French painter and art theorist who served as the principal painter to King Louis XIV. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the French Baroque style.

During the French Revolution in the late 18th century, Jacques-René Lebrun (1735-1824) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the French Directory.

In the 19th century, Marie Lebrun (1819-1901) was a celebrated French novelist and playwright, known for her works depicting the lives of women in high society.

Another notable figure was Auguste Lebrun (1849-1918), a French sculptor and medallist who created numerous public monuments and received the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1876.

Throughout history, the surname LEBRUN has been associated with various professions, including artists, architects, politicians, and writers, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of those who carried this name across different eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeBrun

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of LeBrun, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!