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

Louispierre, 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 Louispierre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louispierre in America

Louispierre is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louispierre surname appeared 124 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 Louispierre.

The history of the last name Louispierre

The surname Louispierre is of French origin, stemming from the 18th century. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, specifically around the areas of Rouen and Caen. The name is derived from the French words "louis," meaning warrior, and "pierre," meaning rock or stone, suggesting a connection to a strong or hardy individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Louispierre surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, near Rouen, dating back to 1712. These records document the baptism of a child named Jacques Louispierre, son of Pierre Louispierre and Marie Durand.

Another notable historical reference is the mention of a Jean-Baptiste Louispierre in the military records of the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802). Jean-Baptiste Louispierre was a soldier from Rouen who served in the French Army during this turbulent period.

In the early 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the Louispierre surname was Pierre-François Louispierre (1790-1868), a French novelist and playwright from Caen. His literary works included several plays and novels that were well-received during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Marie-Thérèse Louispierre (1822-1898), a French educator and advocate for women's education. She established several schools for girls in the Normandy region and was recognized for her contributions to promoting educational opportunities for women.

The Louispierre surname also found its way to other parts of France, with records showing the presence of the name in regions like Brittany and Île-de-France. For instance, the birth of a child named Émile Louispierre was recorded in Rennes, Brittany, in 1845.

As for notable place names associated with the surname, there is a hamlet called Les Louispierre located in the commune of Saint-Aubin-d'Arquenay, near Caen. This hamlet's name likely derives from a family or individual bearing the Louispierre surname who may have resided or owned land in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louispierre

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

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

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