2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Lherault
A French occupational surname derived from "herault", meaning a herald or crier.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Lherault. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lherault surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Lherault in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lherault, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lherault
The surname LHERAULT originates from France, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words 'li' meaning 'the' and 'heralt' meaning 'herald' or 'messenger'. The earliest recorded spelling was 'Lieraut', which later evolved into the modern form of LHERAULT.
The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to those who worked as heralds or messengers, responsible for delivering important messages and announcements on behalf of nobility or the Crown.
One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the medieval French epic, "The Song of Roland", which dates back to the 11th century. The poem mentions a character named 'Lieraut', who served as a herald for Charlemagne's army during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Renaud LHERAULT is recorded as having served as a herald for King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade. He accompanied the king on his campaigns in the Holy Land and is believed to have been present at the Battle of Al Mansurah in 1250.
Another notable figure with this surname was Jean LHERAULT (c. 1480-1552), a French poet and historian who served as the official chronicler of the reign of King Francis I. His work, "Histoire de la Maison de Guise", published in 1540, is considered an important source for understanding the political intrigues and power struggles of the French nobility during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, a man named Pierre LHERAULT (1601-1669) gained prominence as a master glassmaker in the city of Rouen, France. His workshop produced some of the finest stained glass windows for churches and cathedrals across Normandy, and his techniques were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
A more recent historical figure with the LHERAULT surname was Marie-Thérèse LHERAULT (1792-1860), a French educator and feminist activist. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Paris and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and access to education in the early 19th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lherault
Among Census respondents with the surname Lherault, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lherault bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lherault surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.2% · 88
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.6% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Black or African American3.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lherault
Lherault appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,595 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 5,595 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lherault surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #151,639 | 3.6% |
| Count | 103 | 107 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lherault bearers went from 103 to 107 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 5,595 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #151,639.
FAQ
Lherault surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lherault?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Lherault. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Lherault?
Lherault ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Lherault. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lherault.
Has Lherault become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lherault went from 103 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Lherault?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lherault, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lherault in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.2% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lherault appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%), Hispanic (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lherault (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lherault mean?
A French occupational surname derived from "herault", meaning a herald or crier. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lherault (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Lherault?
Find out how common the surname Lherault is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.