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

Lecuyer, 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 Lecuyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lecuyer in America

Lecuyer is the 19581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lecuyer surname appeared 1,378 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 Lecuyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lecuyer 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 Lecuyer

The surname LECUYER originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "cuyer" or "escuyer", which means "squire" or "shield bearer". This occupational name was given to those who served as attendants or shields bearers to knights or noblemen.

The earliest recorded instance of the name LECUYER can be traced back to the 13th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. It was often written as "Le Cuyer" or "Lecuier" in ancient records and manuscripts.

One notable historical reference to the name LECUYER is in the Hundred Years' War between England and France (1337-1453). Several individuals bearing this surname fought on the French side during this prolonged conflict.

In the 14th century, a knight named Guillaume LECUYER served under the French King Charles V and was awarded lands in the Burgundy region for his bravery in battle. His descendants continued to use the surname LECUYER.

During the 16th century, a family of LECUYER noblemen owned lands and estates in the village of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, located in the Bourgogne region of France. This place name was sometimes incorporated into their surname, resulting in variations like "LECUYER de Villeneuve".

Jean LECUYER (1564-1638) was a prominent French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of celestial mechanics and the study of comets.

Another notable figure was François LECUYER (1612-1688), a French Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to New France (present-day Canada) and established missions among the Huron and Iroquois tribes.

In the 18th century, a family of LECUYER merchants and traders flourished in the city of Lyon, which was a major center of commerce and silk production in France at that time.

Philippe LECUYER (1739-1805) was a renowned French painter during the Neoclassical period, known for his historical and mythological scenes.

Throughout its history, the surname LECUYER has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobles, scholars, clergymen, artists, and tradespeople, reflecting its deep roots in the French heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lecuyer

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

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

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