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

Louis-Charles, 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 Louis-Charles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louis-Charles in America

Louis-Charles is the 39052nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louis-Charles surname appeared 564 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 Louis-Charles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Louis-Charles 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 Louis-Charles

The surname LOUISCHARLES is believed to have originated in France during the late 18th century. It is likely a combination of the French names Louis and Charles, which were popular at the time and often used together as a double first name.

The name may have been derived from the Latin words "ludovicus" and "carolus," meaning "famous warrior" and "manly" respectively. It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who exhibited these characteristics or was perceived as embodying the qualities associated with these names.

Historical records indicate that the first documented use of the surname LOUISCHARLES can be traced back to the region of Normandy in northern France. During this period, it was common for surnames to be derived from personal names, occupations, or descriptive characteristics.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname LOUISCHARLES was Pierre LOUISCHARLES (1765-1842), a French philosopher and author who wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and political theory. Another notable figure was Marie LOUISCHARLES (1792-1868), a French painter and sculptor renowned for her portraits and religious works.

In the 19th century, the surname LOUISCHARLES gained prominence with the birth of Jules LOUISCHARLES (1818-1893), a French politician and advocate for workers' rights. He played a significant role in the establishment of labor unions and the protection of workers' rights in France.

Another individual of note was Émile LOUISCHARLES (1848-1924), a French engineer and inventor who is credited with several groundbreaking innovations in the field of telecommunications. His contributions helped pave the way for modern communication systems.

Lastly, Jeanne LOUISCHARLES (1875-1957) was a renowned French botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the understanding and preservation of rare plant species. Her work helped establish several botanical gardens and conservatories throughout France.

While the surname LOUISCHARLES may have originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of France during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louis-Charles

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Louis-Charles.

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 Louis-Charles 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 Louis-Charles 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 Louis-Charles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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