2000
#11,529
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,502
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.93
Rare Last name
Remillard
A French occupational surname referring to a knife grinder or sharpener of blades.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,764 Americans carry the last name Remillard. That puts it at #12,315 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 124,007 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remillard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 124,007
Census rank
#12,315
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,410 bearers of the surname Remillard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12315th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remillard, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remillard
Among Census respondents with the surname Remillard, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Remillard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Remillard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 2,230
- Two or more races3.7% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 71
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 11
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remillard
Remillard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,566
+64 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 611 places
2020
#12,315
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,410
-156 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Down 175 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,529 | 2,502 | 0.93 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,140 | 2,566 | 0.87 | +64 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 611 places |
| 2020 | #12,315 | 2,410 | 0.81 | -156 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 175 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Remillard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,140 | #12,315 | -1.4% |
| Count | 2,566 | 2,410 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.87 | 0.81 | -7.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remillard bearers went from 2,566 to 2,410 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 175 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,140 to #12,315.
FAQ
Remillard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remillard?
Name Census estimates that about 2,764 living Americans carry the surname Remillard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 124,007 residents.
How common is Remillard?
Remillard ranks #12,315 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,410 people with the surname Remillard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,764), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Remillard.
Has Remillard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remillard went from 2,566 recorded bearers to 2,410. That is a decrease of 156 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,140 to #12,315.
What does the Census say about the background of Remillard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remillard, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Remillard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (2,230 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remillard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Remillard (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Remillard mean?
A French occupational surname referring to a knife grinder or sharpener of blades. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Remillard (0.81 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Remillard?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.