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

Remillard, 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 Remillard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Remillard in America

Remillard is the 12140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Remillard surname appeared 2,566 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Remillard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Remillard 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 Remillard

The surname Remillard has its roots in France and dates back to the medieval period. It is thought to have originated from the Old French words "re" meaning "again" and "miller" referring to a miller or grinder of grain. The name was likely given to someone who worked in a mill or lived near one.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Remillard can be found in the 13th century census rolls of the city of Lyon, France. It appears as "Rémillart" and is believed to refer to a miller living in the area during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Remillard appeared in various records from the Normandy region of France, suggesting the family may have roots there as well. The spelling variations included "Remillart," "Remillarde," and "Rémillard."

A notable early bearer of the Remillard name was Jean Remillard, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1515 to 1589. His works can be found in several museums across Europe.

During the 17th century, the Remillard family began to spread throughout other parts of France, with some members eventually settling in the Canadian province of Quebec. One of the earliest recorded Remillards in Quebec was Marie Remillard, who was born in 1670 and married Jacques Brosseau in 1696.

Another prominent individual with the Remillard surname was Pierre Remillard, a French soldier and explorer who was born in 1712 and served in the French army during the colonization of Louisiana. He is credited with helping to establish several settlements along the Mississippi River.

In the 19th century, Joseph Remillard, born in 1834, was a successful businessman and landowner in the town of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. He played a significant role in the development of the local economy and was involved in various community initiatives.

Throughout history, the Remillard surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, explorers, and businessmen. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across the globe, leaving a lasting legacy in many different countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Remillard

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

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

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