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

Robateau, 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 Robateau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robateau in America

Robateau is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robateau surname appeared 314 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 Robateau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robateau 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 Robateau

The surname ROBATEAU is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "robe" meaning "robe" or "garment" and "teau" which was a diminutive suffix, suggesting a possible occupation or trade involving the production or sale of robes or garments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th-century census records of the city of Paris, where a certain Guillaume ROBATEAU is listed as a tailor. This supports the theory of the name's connection to the garment trade. In the same century, a Jean ROBATEAU is mentioned in the archives of the town of Amiens, indicating the name's spread across northern France.

The ROBATEAU surname is also closely linked to the village of Robatelle in the Pas-de-Calais region, which may have served as the ancestral home for some bearers of the name. Historical records from the 16th century mention a prominent local landowner, Antoine ROBATEAU (1523-1598), who played a role in the region's affairs during the French Wars of Religion.

Moving into the 17th century, the name gained further recognition with the exploits of Jacques ROBATEAU (1612-1678), a French naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and North America. His accounts of these voyages provided valuable insights into the colonization efforts of the time.

Another notable figure was Marie ROBATEAU (1735-1801), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the French colonies of the West Indies. Her detailed illustrations and taxonomic work earned her recognition among the scientific community of her era.

In the 19th century, the ROBATEAU name was represented by Louis ROBATEAU (1818-1892), a prominent architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Augustin and the Palais de la Bourse.

Throughout its history, the ROBATEAU surname has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the northern regions, where it originated. While it may have spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration, the name remains deeply rooted in its French heritage and the legacy of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robateau

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

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

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