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

Leclercq, 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 Leclercq surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leclercq in America

Leclercq is the 43438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leclercq surname appeared 497 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 Leclercq.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leclercq 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 Leclercq

The surname LECLERCQ originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "clerc," meaning a clerk, scholar, or clergyman. The name can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in areas around Normandy and Picardy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LECLERCQ can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Robertus le Clerc" in the county of Hampshire, England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jacques LECLERCQ (born around 1220) was a renowned scholar and theologian from the town of Arras in northern France. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on religious matters.

During the 14th century, the name LECLERCQ appeared in various records and documents, often associated with members of the clergy or learned individuals. One example is Jehan LECLERCQ (c. 1330-1395), a French monk and author who wrote extensively on devotional and spiritual topics.

In the 15th century, a branch of the LECLERCQ family established itself in the region of Artois, where they became influential landowners and noblemen. One noteworthy individual from this period was Philippe LECLERCQ (1456-1528), a military commander who served under King Louis XII of France.

The 16th century saw the emergence of another prominent figure, Rémy LECLERCQ (1530-1601), a French jurist and legal scholar who published several influential works on civil law and legal theory.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname LECLERCQ continued to be associated with scholars, writers, and members of the clergy. One notable example is Jean LECLERCQ (1657-1736), a Benedictine monk and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the monastic orders and the lives of saints.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Henri LECLERCQ (1819-1891), a French historian and archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman and Byzantine art and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leclercq

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

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

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