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

Lerebours, 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 Lerebours surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lerebours in America

Lerebours is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lerebours surname appeared 166 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 Lerebours.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lerebours 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 Lerebours

The surname LEREBOURS originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "rebours," which means "contrary" or "backward." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as being contrary, stubborn, or going against the norm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEREBOURS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, the name appears as "Radburtus," which is thought to be a variation or anglicized version of the French surname LEREBOURS.

During the 13th century, the name LEREBOURS began to appear more frequently in various records and documents across Northern France, particularly in regions such as Normandy and Picardy. Some notable individuals from this time period include Jacques LEREBOURS (born circa 1230), who was a prominent merchant in Rouen, and Renaud LEREBOURS (died 1278), a landowner in the village of Canteleu.

In the 15th century, the name LEREBOURS gained further prominence with the birth of Jean LEREBOURS (1424-1498), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was a professor at the University of Paris and served as the rector of the university from 1467 to 1468.

Another notable figure was Étienne LEREBOURS (1578-1637), a French Jesuit priest and theologian who was known for his works on moral theology and his defense of the Society of Jesus during the Catholic Reformation.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jacques-Constantin LEREBOURS (1738-1806), a French instrument maker and optician. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of scientific instruments, particularly in the field of optics. His son, Noël-Jean LEREBOURS (1761-1840), followed in his footsteps and became a celebrated optician and maker of astronomical instruments.

Throughout history, the surname LEREBOURS has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, academics, clergy, and skilled artisans. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a respected and well-established surname with a rich cultural heritage in France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lerebours

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

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

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