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

Louisjuste, 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 Louisjuste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louisjuste in America

Louisjuste is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louisjuste surname appeared 116 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 Louisjuste.

The history of the last name Louisjuste

The surname LOUISJUSTE is believed to have originated in France during the late 16th or early 17th century. It is a combination of the French words "louis" meaning "famous warrior" and "juste" meaning "just" or "righteous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was considered a renowned and honorable warrior or soldier.

LOUISJUSTE is thought to have first appeared in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was likely used as a descriptive surname for a valiant individual. Some historical records from this period mention the name, though specific details are scarce.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname LOUISJUSTE was Jacques LOUISJUSTE, a French soldier who served in the Wars of Religion during the late 16th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Pierre LOUISJUSTE, a merchant and landowner from Rouen, who lived in the early 1600s.

In the 18th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of France, with records showing LOUISJUSTE families in Paris and the surrounding areas. One prominent figure from this time was Étienne LOUISJUSTE (1720-1789), a philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and morality.

During the French Revolution, a notable individual named François LOUISJUSTE (1765-1832) served as a captain in the revolutionary army and later became a local politician in the town of Auxerre.

As the name LOUISJUSTE became more widespread, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with historical French influence or migration. For example, there are records of LOUISJUSTE families in parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and even Quebec, Canada, where French settlers had established communities.

While the origins of the surname LOUISJUSTE can be traced back to France, it has since become a surname found across various countries and cultures, reflecting the widespread impact of French language and culture throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louisjuste

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

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 Louisjuste 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.

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

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