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

Madplume, 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 Madplume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madplume in America

Madplume is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madplume surname appeared 151 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 Madplume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madplume 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 Madplume

The surname MADPLUME is of French origin, and it is believed to have originated in the early 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "mad," meaning "foolish" or "crazy," and "plume," meaning "feather" or "quill." It is likely that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered eccentric or had a penchant for flamboyant attire adorned with feathers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MADPLUME surname can be found in the "Livre des Métiers de Paris," a historical document that dates back to the late 13th century. This manuscript lists several trades and professions, including one individual named Jean MADPLUME, who was a feather worker or plumassier.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the archives of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a certain Pierre MADPLUME was recorded as a resident of the village of Dijon. This suggests that the name had spread from its original French origins to other parts of what is now modern-day France and Belgium.

During the 16th century, the MADPLUME surname gained some notoriety when a French poet and satirist named François MADPLUME (1522-1585) gained recognition for his biting critiques of the aristocracy and the Catholic Church. His works were often considered controversial and even scandalous, reflecting the eccentric and unconventional nature that the name had come to represent.

Another notable figure bearing the MADPLUME surname was Marie-Geneviève MADPLUME (1678-1745), a French noblewoman and courtesan who was known for her wit, beauty, and involvement in the salons of Paris. She was a prominent figure in the literary and intellectual circles of her time.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in the records of the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti), where a plantation owner named Jacques MADPLUME (1725-1801) was listed as a prominent landowner and slave trader.

The MADPLUME surname also found its way to England, where it was recorded in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Islington, London, in the late 17th century. One entry from 1692 notes the baptism of a child named William MADPLUME, son of John and Elizabeth MADPLUME.

While the MADPLUME surname may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term, it has endured throughout history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, nobles, and merchants. The name's unique and unconventional origins continue to intrigue those interested in the study of surnames and their fascinating histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madplume

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

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

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