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

Superville, 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 Superville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Superville in America

Superville is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Superville surname appeared 306 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 Superville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Superville 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 Superville

The surname Superville is of French origin, and it can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the French phrase "sur la ville," which means "on the town" or "in the town." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in or near a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Superville can be found in the Normandy region of France, where it was documented in various historical records during the 16th and 17th centuries. The name was also present in other parts of northern France, such as the Picardy and Île-de-France regions.

The Superville family was likely part of the French nobility or upper class, as the name appears in several genealogical records and historical documents related to aristocratic families. For example, the name is mentioned in the archives of the Château de Versailles, where a member of the Superville family served as a courtier during the reign of Louis XIV.

One notable person with the surname Superville was Daniel de Superville (1657-1728), a French Calvinist minister and theologian who was born in Saumur, France. He later emigrated to the Netherlands, where he became a prominent figure in the Reformed Church and served as a professor at the University of Groningen.

Another individual of note was Jean-Jacques Superville (1728-1796), a French author and playwright who was born in Lyon. He is best known for his comedic plays and satirical works that often criticized the social and political norms of his time.

In the 19th century, Eugène Superville (1817-1886) was a French landscape painter who gained recognition for his depictions of rural scenes and natural landscapes. His works were exhibited at the Paris Salon and are now found in several museums and private collections.

Leonie Superville (1886-1956) was a French-American actress and singer who performed in various Broadway productions and vaudeville shows during the early 20th century. She was known for her comedic talents and her ability to perform in both French and English.

Finally, Henri Superville (1899-1967) was a French architect who was influential in the modernist and art deco movements. He designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Grand Rex cinema and the Palais des Tuileries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Superville

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

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

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