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

Poulard, 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 Poulard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poulard in America

Poulard is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poulard surname appeared 263 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 Poulard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poulard 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 Poulard

The surname Poulard originates from France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "poulard," which referred to a young or immature female fowl, specifically a pullet or young hen.

In the early days, surnames often originated from occupations, personal characteristics, or descriptive nicknames. The surname Poulard likely referred to someone who raised or traded in young poultry, suggesting an association with the poultry industry or farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Poulard can be found in the cartulary of the Abbey of Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, dated around 1180. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Poulard" as a witness to a land transaction.

Another notable reference is in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval register of trades and professions in Paris, compiled around 1268. It lists a "Jehan Poulard" as a member of the poultry sellers' guild, further supporting the connection between the surname and the poultry trade.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, including Poulart, Poulart, and Poullart, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that period.

One notable figure bearing the surname Poulard was Jacques Poulard (c. 1435-1518), a French architect and master mason who worked on several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Châtelet and the Petit Pont.

Another individual of note was Robert Poulard (c. 1570-1645), a French merchant and financier who served as the treasurer of the royal household during the reign of Louis XIII.

In the 17th century, Jean Poulard (1620-1688) was a prominent French lawyer and jurist who served as the president of the Parlement of Paris, one of the most powerful judicial bodies in France at the time.

Moving to the 18th century, Marie Poulard (1747-1819) was a famous French innkeeper and restaurateur known for her exceptional culinary skills and her renowned establishment, Auberge de la Mère Poulard, on Mont-Saint-Michel.

Lastly, Pierre Poulard (1810-1892) was a French painter and lithographer who gained recognition for his landscapes and scenes of rural life in the Normandy region.

While the surname Poulard may have evolved over time, its origins remain firmly rooted in the poultry trade and farming traditions of medieval France, reflecting the rich tapestry of occupations and descriptive nicknames that gave rise to many European surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poulard

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

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

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