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

Polycarpe, 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 Polycarpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polycarpe in America

Polycarpe is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polycarpe surname appeared 326 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 Polycarpe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polycarpe 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 Polycarpe

The surname POLYCARPE originates from France and its earliest recorded usage dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Greek words "polys" meaning "much" and "karpos" meaning "fruit", likely referring to someone who was a prolific farmer or cultivator.

The name was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and the Île-de-France region. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in parish records and tax rolls from the late 1500s and early 1600s.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname POLYCARPE was Jean Polycarpe, a French writer and philosopher born in 1628 in Paris. He authored several treatises on philosophy and ethics that were widely read during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Marie-Thérèse Polycarpe (1719-1791), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who was known for her charitable work and support of various educational institutions in Paris.

In the 19th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of Auguste Polycarpe (1805-1878), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Bourse and the Église Saint-Augustin.

Other notable individuals with the surname POLYCARPE include:

1. Louis Polycarpe (1875-1942), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian life and landscapes.
2. Émile Polycarpe (1891-1964), a French politician and member of the National Assembly, who served as the Mayor of Lyon from 1935 to 1941.
3. Simone Polycarpe (1923-2012), a French author and poet, whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
4. Alain Polycarpe (born 1945), a French composer and musician, known for his experimental and avant-garde compositions.
5. Sophie Polycarpe (born 1968), a French actress and television personality, who has appeared in numerous French films and TV shows.

While the surname POLYCARPE is not among the most common French surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, politicians, and intellectuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polycarpe

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

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

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