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

Louissaint, 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 Louissaint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louissaint in America

Louissaint is the 15564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louissaint surname appeared 1,879 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Louissaint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Louissaint 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 Louissaint

The surname Louissaint is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the late 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the French phrase "Louis Saint," which translates to "Saint Louis" or "Holy Louis." This name likely emerged as a devotional surname, honoring Saint Louis IX, the King of France from 1226 to 1270.

Early records indicate that the name was initially concentrated in the Normandy region of northern France. It is possible that the surname arose among families who held a particular devotion to Saint Louis IX, or perhaps those who lived near a church or chapel dedicated to the revered monarch.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Louissaint surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, a commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, dating back to the late 1600s. This area was known for its strong religious traditions, which may have influenced the adoption of such a devout surname.

In the 18th century, the name began to spread beyond Normandy as families migrated to other parts of France and French colonies. Notable individuals bearing the Louissaint surname during this period include Jacques Louissaint (1705-1778), a renowned French physician and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the West Indies.

As the French colonial empire expanded, the Louissaint surname found its way to the Caribbean islands, particularly Haiti. One of the most prominent figures with this name was Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803), the leader of the Haitian Revolution and a key figure in the abolition of slavery in the French colonies.

Another notable bearer of the Louissaint name was Pierre Louissaint (1788-1849), a Haitian military officer and politician who served as President of Haiti from 1845 to 1847. His leadership during a turbulent period in Haitian history earned him a place in the annals of the nation's struggle for independence and sovereignty.

In the 19th century, the Louissaint surname also made its way to the United States, as Haitian immigrants and their descendants settled in various parts of the country. One such individual was Féry Louissaint (1843-1916), a Haitian-American educator and activist who worked tirelessly to promote education and civil rights for the African-American community in New Orleans.

Throughout its history, the Louissaint surname has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by their French origins and, in some cases, their connection to the legendary figure of Saint Louis IX. While the name may have evolved over time and across different regions, its essence remains rooted in the rich cultural and religious tapestry of France and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louissaint

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

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

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