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

Malboeuf, 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 Malboeuf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malboeuf in America

Malboeuf is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malboeuf surname appeared 314 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 Malboeuf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malboeuf 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 Malboeuf

The surname Malboeuf is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated in the region of Normandy in northern France, derived from the Old French words "mal" and "boeuf," which together translate to "bad ox" or "sickly cow."

This name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual who worked as a cattle trader or farmer, possibly one who specialized in caring for or selling ailing livestock. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive nickname referring to a person's physical appearance or temperament, likening them to an ill-tempered or unhealthy ox.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Malboeuf name dates back to the 13th century, when a Norman knight named Raoul Malboeuf was mentioned in a chronicle from the year 1245. This suggests that the name had established itself as a hereditary surname by that time.

In the 14th century, a Jacques Malboeuf was listed as a resident of the village of Pont-Audemer in Normandy, according to local records from 1367. This indicates that the name had spread across various settlements in the region.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Malboeuf name was Antoine Malboeuf (1520-1588), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris. His writings on civil law and legal proceedings were widely respected during his time.

Another individual of note was Marguerite Malboeuf (1632-1701), a French colonist who settled in the region of Quebec, Canada, in the mid-17th century. She is recognized as one of the earliest Malboeuf settlers in the New World, helping to establish the family name in North America.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Jean-Baptiste Malboeuf (1745-1822) fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and later served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He rose to the rank of général de brigade and was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his distinguished service.

Throughout its history, the Malboeuf surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Malboef, Malbeu, and Malbeu. While its origins lie in rural France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malboeuf

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

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

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