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

Robichaux, 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 Robichaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robichaux in America

Robichaux is the 12560th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robichaux surname appeared 2,465 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 Robichaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robichaux 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 Robichaux

The surname Robichaux has its origins in France, tracing back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "robe" and "chaux," which translates to "lime jacket" or "lime coat." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or trades related to lime production or processing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Robichaux can be found in the parish records of Poitou, a former province in western France, dating back to the late 1600s. The spelling variations during that time included Robichau, Robichault, and Robichaux.

As France expanded its colonial reach in North America, the name Robichaux began to appear in various historical records of French settlements, particularly in the regions of Acadia (present-day Canadian Maritimes) and Louisiana. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Jean-Baptiste Robichaux (c. 1680-1760), one of the first settlers of the Acadian region, who later relocated to Louisiana after the expulsion of the Acadians.

2. Jacques Robichaux (1720-1795), a prominent landowner and farmer in the Attakapas region of Louisiana, known for his contributions to the early development of the area.

3. Ambroise Robichaux (1788-1862), a businessman and plantation owner in St. James Parish, Louisiana, who played a significant role in the local economy.

4. Marie-Thérèse Robichaux (1832-1901), a renowned educator and founder of several schools in Louisiana, dedicated to providing education to children of all backgrounds.

5. Émile Robichaux (1866-1944), a businessman and political figure who served as the mayor of New Orleans from 1900 to 1904, known for his efforts in modernizing the city's infrastructure.

The name Robichaux has also been associated with various place names in Louisiana, such as the Robichaux Bayou and the community of Robichaux, reflecting the lasting impact of this family on the region's history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robichaux

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

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

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