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

Nedeau, 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 Nedeau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nedeau in America

Nedeau is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nedeau surname appeared 431 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 Nedeau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nedeau 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 Nedeau

The surname NEDEAU originates from France, and it is believed to have first emerged in the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "nedeau," which means "small river" or "stream." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a small body of water or in a region with many streams and rivers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NEDEAU can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a medieval document from the city of Rouen in Normandy, France. This document, which dates back to the 13th century, contains records of the city's residents, including several individuals with the surname NEDEAU.

In the 14th century, the name NEDEAU appeared in various legal and administrative documents throughout northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. These records often included variations in spelling, such as NEDAULT, NEDAUT, and NEDAULT, which were common during that time period.

One notable individual with the surname NEDEAU was Jean NEDEAU, a French merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century. Born in Rouen in 1523, Jean NEDEAU was involved in the lucrative textile trade and became a prominent figure in the city's commercial activities.

Another historical figure bearing the name NEDEAU was Marie NEDEAU, a French nun who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1621 in Amiens, she joined the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary and dedicated her life to religious service and charity work.

In the 18th century, the NEDEAU surname was found in several regions of France, including Brittany and Burgundy. One notable individual from this period was Jacques NEDEAU, a French soldier who fought in the Seven Years' War. Born in Dijon in 1735, Jacques NEDEAU served in the French Army and participated in several battles against the Prussian and British forces.

The 19th century saw the NEDEAU name spread further across France and Europe, as some individuals bearing the surname emigrated to other countries. One such individual was Pierre NEDEAU, a French writer and poet who was born in Paris in 1819. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, gained him recognition in literary circles of the time.

Another notable figure with the NEDEAU surname was Marie-Antoinette NEDEAU, a French artist and painter who lived in the late 19th century. Born in Marseille in 1854, she was known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious salons and galleries in Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nedeau

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

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

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