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

Limage, 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 Limage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limage in America

Limage is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limage surname appeared 375 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 Limage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limage 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 Limage

The surname LIMAGE has its origins in France, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. This name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "limer," which means "to file" or "to polish." It is thought to have originally referred to a trade or occupation involving metalwork or woodworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LIMAGE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had already established themselves in certain regions of England by the late 11th century, likely as skilled craftsmen or artisans.

During the 13th century, the LIMAGE name appeared in various records and documents across Northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. Notable examples include Jehan Limage, a merchant from Rouen (born c. 1230), and Renaud Limage, a landowner from Amiens (born c. 1275).

By the 15th century, the LIMAGE surname had spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating its presence in Germany and the Low Countries. One prominent figure was Hans Limage, a German goldsmith and metalworker who lived in Nuremberg (c. 1425-1490).

In the 16th century, the LIMAGE name gained further recognition with the birth of Jean Limage, a French philosopher and theologian born in Paris in 1525. He was known for his writings on metaphysics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual was Pierre Limage, a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his voyages to the New World in the early 17th century. Limage was instrumental in mapping the coastlines of present-day Canada and the northeastern United States (c. 1600-1670).

As the centuries progressed, the LIMAGE surname continued to be represented across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Notable figures include:

1. Louis Limage, a French painter known for his landscapes and portraiture (born c. 1760).
2. Marie-Anne Limage, a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the 18th century (born c. 1735).
3. Charles Limage, a French politician and statesman who served as a member of the National Assembly during the French Revolution (born c. 1755).
4. Henri Limage, a Belgian architect and urban planner who designed numerous public buildings and urban developments in the late 19th century (born c. 1845).
5. Jacques Limage, a French writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of existentialism and human condition in the 20th century (born c. 1910).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limage

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

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

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