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

Théoret, 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 Théoret surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Théoret in America

Théoret is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Théoret surname appeared 203 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 Théoret.

We can also compare 2010 data for Théoret 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 Théoret

The surname Theoret has its origins in France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "théor," meaning "spectator" or "viewer." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who was an observer or a watcher.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Theoret can be found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades), a medieval document from Paris, dated around 1268. The name appears as "Théoret," likely referring to a person's occupation or trade.

During the Middle Ages, the name Theoret was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. It is believed that the name may have originated from a place name, possibly a small village or hamlet, but there is no definitive record of such a location.

In the 14th century, the name Theoret appeared in various medieval records, including the "Rôles de la Taille" (Tax Rolls) of Paris from 1313. This suggests that the surname was well-established among the urban population of Paris at that time.

One notable individual bearing the name Theoret was Jean Theoret, a French merchant and alderman (échevin) of Paris in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's guild system and played a significant role in the governance of the capital.

Another early bearer of the Theoret surname was Étienne Theoret, a French physician and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and authored several treatises on various medical topics.

In the 17th century, the Theoret family gained prominence in the French province of Normandy. Pierre Theoret, born in 1622, was a renowned sculptor and woodcarver who worked on several prestigious projects, including the decoration of churches and chapels in the region.

During the French colonization of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals with the surname Theoret settled in the French colonies, particularly in what is now Canada. One of the earliest recorded Theorets in New France was Jacques Theoret, who arrived in Quebec in 1655.

Another notable figure was Marie-Josèphe Theoret, born in 1701 in Montreal, who was a prominent figure in the early days of the Canadian fur trade. She played a crucial role in establishing trade relationships with indigenous communities and was known for her entrepreneurial spirit.

Throughout the centuries, the Theoret surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and tradespeople. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or an occupational designation, it has evolved into a well-established surname with a rich history spanning several countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Théoret

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

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

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