Louisjeune
A French surname derived from the given names Louis and Jeune, meaning "young Louis."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 480 Americans carry the last name Louisjeune. That puts it at #50,564 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 714,072 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Louisjeune surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
480
1 in 714,072
Census rank
#50,564
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
413
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 413 bearers of the surname Louisjeune in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50564th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Louisjeune, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and White (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Louisjeune
The surname LOUISJEUNE is of French origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is a combination of the French words "Louis" and "jeune," which translate to "Louis the Young" or "Louis the Younger."
This surname likely emerged as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same first name, particularly those named Louis. It may have originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone younger or junior in relation to another person named Louis.
LOUISJEUNE is believed to have originated in northern France, particularly in regions such as Normandy and Picardy, where French surnames began to take shape in the 11th and 12th centuries. Early records show variations in spelling, including Louisjene, Louysjeune, and Louijene.
One of the earliest known mentions of the LOUISJEUNE surname can be found in the Livre des Mestiers, a 13th-century manuscript detailing the trades and crafts of Paris. An entry from 1268 lists a certain "Jehan Louisjene," a merchant or tradesman from the city.
In the 14th century, the LOUISJEUNE name appears in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a nobleman named "Guillaume Louisjeune" is documented as owning land in the village of Auxonne.
During the 16th century, a prominent figure with the LOUISJEUNE surname was Jacques Louisjeune (1516-1582), a French Protestant reformer and theologian who played a role in the early years of the Reformation in France.
In the 17th century, Jean Louisjeune (1592-1672) was a notable French painter and engraver who worked in Paris and produced several religious works for churches and monasteries.
Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Marie-Anne Louisjeune (1719-1798), a French writer and poet who published several collections of verse and was admired in literary circles during her lifetime.
The LOUISJEUNE surname also has ties to various place names in France, such as Louisjene-sur-Mer, a coastal village in Normandy, and Louisjene-le-Château, a small town in the Burgundy region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Louisjeune
Among Census respondents with the surname Louisjeune, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and White (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Louisjeune bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Louisjeune surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.7%
- Hispanic or Latino2.2%
- White1.4%
- Two or more races1.2%
- Unknown or suppressed0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Louisjeune surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #50,564 | 36.3% |
| Count | 223 | 413 | 85.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Louisjeune bearers went from 223 to 413 (+85.2% change). The surname moved up 28,830 positions in the national ranking, going from #79,394 to #50,564.
FAQ
Louisjeune surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Louisjeune?
The surname Louisjeune holds position #50,564 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 480 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Louisjeune surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Louisjeune, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and White (1.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.