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

Lespron, 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 Lespron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lespron in America

Lespron is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lespron surname appeared 249 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 Lespron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lespron 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 Lespron

The surname LESPRON is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "lespron," which referred to a type of spur or prick used in horseback riding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LESPRON can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a 13th-century manuscript detailing the various trades and professions in Paris. Here, the name appears as "Lespron," suggesting a connection to individuals involved in the equestrian industry or perhaps even the production of spurs.

During the 14th century, the LESPRON name surfaced in several historical records, including the Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy. These documents shed light on the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the coastal region of Normandy, which was known for its prosperous horse-breeding industry.

One notable figure from this era was Jean LESPRON, a skilled farrier (a craftsman who specialized in equine hoof care) who lived in the village of Rouen during the late 1300s. His expertise in shoeing horses and crafting spurs was highly regarded, and his name became synonymous with the trade.

In the 16th century, the LESPRON surname found its way into the annals of literature through the works of the French poet and dramatist Pierre de Ronsard. In his collection of poems, "Les Amours," he makes reference to a character named "Lespron," possibly drawing inspiration from the surname's equestrian connotations.

Another prominent figure bearing the LESPRON name was Jacques LESPRON, a renowned horse breeder and trainer from the region of Normandy. Born in the early 1600s, Jacques LESPRON's expertise in horse husbandry earned him recognition throughout France, and his lineage of horses was highly sought after by aristocrats and nobility.

As the centuries progressed, the LESPRON surname continued to maintain its association with equestrian pursuits, with several individuals bearing this name establishing themselves as respected horsemen, farriers, and spur makers across various regions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lespron

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

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

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