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

Theodule, 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 Theodule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Theodule in America

Theodule is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Theodule surname appeared 235 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 Theodule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Theodule 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 Theodule

The surname THEODULE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French name Theodule, which itself comes from the Greek name Theodulos, meaning "servant of God." The earliest known recorded instance of this surname dates back to the 12th century, where it appears in a medieval manuscript from the Normandy region.

THEODULE was a relatively uncommon surname in its early days, primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly Normandy and Brittany. Some historical records indicate that individuals bearing this name may have been associated with religious orders or ecclesiastical institutions, given the name's religious connotations.

During the 13th century, a notable individual named Jean THEODULE is mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Fécamp in Normandy. He was a scribe and calligrapher known for his intricate work on illuminated manuscripts.

In the 15th century, the THEODULE surname appeared in the tax records of the city of Rouen, where a family of weavers and textile merchants bore this name. One such individual was Pierre THEODULE, who was a prominent member of the local guild in the 1470s.

As the centuries passed, the THEODULE surname spread beyond its initial geographic confines. In the 17th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Étienne THEODULE was part of an expedition that mapped the Mississippi River basin in North America.

Another notable figure was Marie THEODULE, a French noblewoman and philanthropist who lived during the 18th century. She was renowned for her charitable works and efforts to improve the living conditions of the poor in her region.

In the 19th century, the THEODULE surname found its way to various parts of the world, including the Caribbean and parts of North America, likely due to French colonial expansion and migration patterns.

While not an exhaustive list, these historical examples showcase the long-standing presence and evolution of the THEODULE surname, rooted in its French origins and carrying the essence of its religious meaning through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Theodule

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

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

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