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

L'Etoile, 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 L'Etoile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of L'Etoile in America

L'Etoile is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The L'Etoile surname appeared 244 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 L'Etoile.

We can also compare 2010 data for L'Etoile 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 L'Etoile

The surname LETOILE is of French origin, originating in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is derived from the French words "l'etoile," meaning "the star," suggesting an association with this celestial object or perhaps a location marked by a prominent star-shaped symbol.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled in various ways, such as L'Etoile, Lestoile, or Lestoylle, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of that era. The name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near a landmark bearing a star-shaped design or were associated with a profession or trade that utilized star-shaped symbols or emblems.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LETOILE appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, England, dated 1190, where a certain "Willelmus Letoile" is mentioned. This document suggests that the name may have been used by Norman settlers in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the 13th century, the surname LETOILE is found in various records across France, including the Taille Rolls of Normandy, where a "Robert Letoile" is listed in 1292. This indicates the surname's presence in the northern regions of France during that period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname LETOILE was Jean Letoile (c. 1320-1390), a French-born scholar and philosopher who studied at the University of Paris and later taught at the University of Heidelberg in Germany.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname was Pierre Letoile (1551-1611), a French historian and writer who authored several works on the history of France during the reign of Henri IV.

In the 17th century, the LETOILE surname gained recognition through the work of Claude Letoile (1624-1687), a French engraver and etcher renowned for his intricate and detailed art prints.

During the 18th century, the name appears in connection with Jean-Baptiste Letoile (1704-1783), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several notable buildings and public spaces in Paris.

Moving to the 19th century, one notable figure was Émile Letoile (1829-1891), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and played a role in the establishment of the Third Republic in France.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname LETOILE, which has left its mark across various fields, including academia, literature, art, architecture, and politics, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name L'Etoile

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname L'Etoile.

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 L'Etoile 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 L'Etoile 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 L'Etoile was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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