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

LeJarde, 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 LeJarde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeJarde in America

LeJarde is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeJarde surname appeared 117 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 LeJarde.

The history of the last name LeJarde

The surname LEJARDE is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "jarde" meaning "garden" or "enclosed area." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked in a garden or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEJARDE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and property values commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Radulfus le Jardyn, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of LEJARDE.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, many Norman families, including those with the surname LEJARDE, migrated to England and established themselves in various parts of the country. Records from the 12th and 13th centuries show individuals with the surname LEJARDE living in counties such as Sussex, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire.

Notable individuals with the surname LEJARDE throughout history include:

1. Pierre LEJARDE (c. 1520-1590), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris during the Renaissance period.

2. Jeanne LEJARDE (c. 1575-1640), a French noblewoman and courtier known for her influential role in the court of King Henry IV.

3. Thomas LEJARDE (1670-1744), an English botanist and horticulturist who contributed significantly to the development of gardens and plant cultivation in the early 18th century.

4. Marie-Antoinette LEJARDE (1756-1793), a French revolutionary and activist who played a prominent role in the events leading up to the French Revolution.

5. Émile LEJARDE (1823-1892), a French painter and printmaker known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Normandy.

The surname LEJARDE has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history. For example, the village of Lajarde in southwestern France is believed to have derived its name from the surname LEJARDE, likely referring to an early landowner or prominent family in the area.

While the surname LEJARDE has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, it remains a significant part of the cultural and historical legacy of northern France and the regions influenced by Norman settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeJarde

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

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 LeJarde 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.

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

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