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

Pointdujour, 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 Pointdujour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pointdujour in America

Pointdujour is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pointdujour surname appeared 278 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 Pointdujour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pointdujour 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 Pointdujour

The surname POINTDUJOUR is believed to have originated in France during the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French phrase "point du jour," which translates to "break of day" or "dawn." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a place known for its picturesque sunrises or to someone whose occupation involved working at dawn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a 16th-century census record from the village of Montpellier in southern France. The record mentions a family with the name POINTDUJOUR residing in the area. Additionally, there are references to a POINTDUJOUR family owning a small vineyard in the nearby town of Nîmes during the late 1600s.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Jacques POINTDUJOUR (1712-1788) gained recognition as a renowned clockmaker in Paris. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the French nobility, and his work is still celebrated by horologists today.

Another individual of note was Marie-Antoinette POINTDUJOUR (1765-1842), a pioneering female educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Lyon. Her progressive approach to education and advocacy for women's rights were considered groundbreaking for the time.

During the French Revolution, a soldier named Pierre POINTDUJOUR (1770-1815) earned distinction for his bravery on the battlefield. Historical accounts mention his involvement in several key battles, including the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805.

In the 19th century, a family with the surname POINTDUJOUR owned a successful textile mill in the town of Calais. The patriarch, Louis POINTDUJOUR (1825-1901), was renowned for his innovative weaving techniques and the high quality of his textiles.

The name POINTDUJOUR can also be traced back to the small village of Pointe du Jour, located in the Normandy region of France. This quaint hamlet, nestled along the Seine River, was likely the origin of the surname for some families who resided there centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pointdujour

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

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

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