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

Quebodeaux, 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 Quebodeaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quebodeaux in America

Quebodeaux is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quebodeaux surname appeared 307 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 Quebodeaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quebodeaux 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 Quebodeaux

The surname QUEBODEAUX has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French phrase "qui beau d'eau," which translates to "the beautiful water." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a beautiful body of water or a picturesque river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the QUEBODEAUX surname can be found in the Normandy region of France, where it was spelled as "Quibaudeau." This variation of the name appeared in various records and documents from the 1500s, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the area during that time period.

As the name spread across France, it underwent several spelling variations, including "Quebodeaux," "Quebaudeau," and "Quibaudeau." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.

In the 17th century, a family named QUEBODEAUX settled in the French colony of Acadia, which is now part of eastern Canada. This family played a significant role in the early history of the region, and their descendants can still be found in Canada and the United States today.

One notable figure with the QUEBODEAUX surname was Jean-Baptiste Quebodeaux (1682-1755), a farmer and landowner in Acadia. He was granted a large tract of land by the French authorities and was known for his contributions to the agricultural development of the region.

Another prominent individual was Pierre Quebodeaux (1718-1792), a military officer who served in the French and Indian War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during several key battles.

In the 19th century, Émile Quebodeaux (1824-1892) was a renowned painter from France who was known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are displayed in several renowned art museums across Europe.

Jeanne Quebodeaux (1865-1943) was a French author and poet who wrote several critically acclaimed novels and collections of poetry. Her work often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

In more recent times, André Quebodeaux (1927-2018) was a prominent architect from Louisiana, United States. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and structures in the state, including the Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge.

Despite its French origins, the QUEBODEAUX surname has become well-established in various parts of the world, particularly in North America, where many descendants of the original French settlers can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quebodeaux

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

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

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