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

Robillard, 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 Robillard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robillard in America

Robillard is the 9301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robillard surname appeared 3,499 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 Robillard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robillard 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 Robillard

The surname Robillard has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "robe" meaning garment or robe, and "illard" which means maker or merchant. Thus, the name originally referred to a maker or seller of robes or fine clothing.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Robert Robillard, a merchant from Normandy who is mentioned in records from 1094. The name can also be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror, suggesting that some bearers of this name may have accompanied the Norman invasion.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to various regions of France, including Brittany, Anjou, and Picardy. It was often spelled in different ways, such as Robillart, Robilliart, or Robilliard, reflecting local dialects and variations.

A notable figure bearing this name was Jacques Robillard (1478-1556), a French theologian and writer who served as the rector of the University of Paris. Another was Jean Robillard (1598-1676), a French explorer and fur trader who was among the first Europeans to establish settlements in what is now Canada.

In England, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was William Robillard, who is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1230. The name also appears in various medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as Robilliard.

Other notable bearers of this surname include Pierre Robillard (1621-1694), a French colonist who was one of the first settlers in Quebec, Canada, and Charles Robillard (1796-1875), a French-Canadian businessman and politician who served in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.

Over time, the name spread to other countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, and various parts of North America, particularly in areas with French colonial influence or immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it originated as an occupational surname related to the clothing trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robillard

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

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

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