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

Turpeau, 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 Turpeau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turpeau in America

Turpeau is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turpeau surname appeared 100 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 Turpeau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turpeau 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 Turpeau

The surname TURPEAU is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "turpel," which referred to a gathering or flock, particularly of birds or small animals. This connection suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, possibly given to someone who worked with livestock or had a particular affinity for animals.

In the early 13th century, the name appeared in various historical records, such as the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres," where a certain "Robertus Turpeau" was mentioned. This document, dated around 1220, provides one of the earliest known references to the surname.

The name TURPEAU also found its way into the famous "Domesday Book," a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in England in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. This inclusion indicates that individuals bearing this surname were present in England during the Norman conquest and subsequent settlement.

One notable figure with the surname TURPEAU was Jean Turpeau, a French soldier and military leader who lived in the late 15th century. He fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Orléans in 1429.

Another prominent individual was Pierre Turpeau, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1587. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and epistemology, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the realm of literature, François Turpeau, born in 1612, was a celebrated French poet and playwright. His works, including the critically acclaimed play "Le Triomphe de l'Amour," garnered widespread acclaim and were performed across Europe.

The name TURPEAU also had connections to place names, such as the village of Turpeau in the Département of Sarthe, France. This village likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have once resided or held influence in the area.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the surname TURPEAU have been documented, including Turpaut, Turpeaux, and Turpau. These variations reflect the evolution of language and regional dialects over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turpeau

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

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

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