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

Neadeau, 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 Neadeau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neadeau in America

Neadeau is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neadeau surname appeared 163 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 Neadeau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neadeau 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 Neadeau

The surname NEADEAU originated in France, with records dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "nedeaux," which means "water mill." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a water mill.

One of the earliest known instances of the name NEADEAU can be found in the village of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées region of southwestern France. In 1654, a man named Jean NEADEAU was recorded as a landowner in this area.

Another early record of the name NEADEAU comes from the parish registers of Saint-Sulpice in Paris. In 1678, a child named Marie NEADEAU was baptized there. This suggests that the name had spread to the capital city by the late 17th century.

Throughout the 18th century, the name NEADEAU appeared in various parts of France, including the regions of Normandy and Brittany. In 1723, a man named Pierre NEADEAU was born in the town of Dieppe, Normandy. He went on to become a successful merchant and was known for his involvement in the local community.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname NEADEAU was François NEADEAU, born in 1812 in the town of Rennes, Brittany. He was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the French National Assembly from 1848 to 1851.

Another individual of note was Émilie NEADEAU, born in 1835 in the city of Lyon. She was a renowned author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

Across the Atlantic, the name NEADEAU also found its way to North America. In 1832, a man named Jacques NEADEAU immigrated to Canada from France, settling in the province of Quebec. He became a successful farmer and is considered one of the earliest bearers of the name in the New World.

Throughout its history, the surname NEADEAU has been spelled in various ways, including Nedeau, Nedau, and Nedault. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolution of the French language over time.

While the NEADEAU name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated from their ancestral homeland. Today, bearers of this surname can be found in many countries, each with their own unique stories and connections to the name's rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neadeau

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

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

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