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

Terrebonne, 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 Terrebonne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terrebonne in America

Terrebonne is the 25459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terrebonne surname appeared 971 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 Terrebonne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne

The surname Terrebonne has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the region of Burgundy in eastern France, where the name was derived from a place name that referred to a "good land" or "fertile soil."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Terrebonne can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cîteaux, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Cistercian Abbey of Cîteaux, dated to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period.

During the 13th century, the name Terrebonne appeared in various historical records, including the Livre des Fiefs, a feudal register that documented the landholdings and titles of nobility in the region of Burgundy. This indicates that the Terrebonne family likely held a prominent position within the local feudal hierarchy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Terrebonne was Jean de Terrebonne, a knight who fought alongside the French King Philippe VI during the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to the crown.

The 16th century saw the birth of Pierre Terrebonne, a renowned scholar and philosopher who studied at the University of Paris. He authored several influential works on theology and ethics, which were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, the Terrebonne family established a presence in Canada, where they settled in the region now known as Quebec. One of the earliest recorded Terrebonnes in Canada was François Terrebonne, a farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the community that would later bear his family name, the city of Terrebonne.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname Terrebonne, including:

1. Marie-Louise Terrebonne (1812-1884), a respected educator and advocate for women's education in Quebec.
2. Édouard Terrebonne (1845-1912), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the economic and cultural growth of Montreal.
3. Jules Terrebonne (1871-1946), a celebrated painter and artist known for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture of rural life in Quebec.
4. Lucien Terrebonne (1891-1968), a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings across Canada, including the Montreal Biosphère.
5. Gabrielle Terrebonne (1909-1987), a pioneering journalist and women's rights activist who fought for gender equality and social justice.

The surname Terrebonne continues to be widely represented throughout Canada, particularly in the province of Quebec, where it has deep historical roots and a rich cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terrebonne

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

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

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