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

Theberge, 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 Theberge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Theberge in America

Theberge is the 24890th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Theberge surname appeared 999 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 Theberge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Theberge 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 Theberge

The surname Theberge originates from France, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "tebarge," which referred to a small, flat-bottomed boat or barge used for transporting goods along rivers and canals.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared with various spellings such as Tebarge, Teberge, and Teberg, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the "Cartulaire de Redon," a medieval cartulary that documented charters and deeds from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, dating back to the late 11th century.

As the name spread across different regions of France, it became associated with certain place names. For instance, in the Anjou region, there was a hamlet called Thébergeville, which likely contributed to the establishment of the surname in that area.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the Theberge surname, one can mention Jean Theberge, a French explorer and fur trader who lived in the late 17th century and was involved in the early exploration of the Canadian territories. Another prominent individual was Pierre Theberge, a French-Canadian soldier and militia officer who fought in the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Claude Theberge (1834-1908), a Canadian painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works are celebrated as part of the early Canadian art movement.

Another notable figure was Edmond Theberge (1888-1967), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec and held various cabinet positions during his career.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Jean-Paul Theberge (1927-2014), a renowned Canadian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across North America and Europe.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Theberge surname throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Theberge

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

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

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