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

Vadeboncoeur, 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 Vadeboncoeur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vadeboncoeur in America

Vadeboncoeur is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vadeboncoeur surname appeared 398 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 Vadeboncoeur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vadeboncoeur 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 Vadeboncoeur

The surname Vadeboncoeur is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century in the region of Normandy, France. The name is derived from the Old French phrase "va de bon coeur," which translates to "go with a good heart" or "go willingly." It was likely initially bestowed as a nickname or distinguishing moniker for someone known for their generosity, courage, or willingness to assist others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vadeboncoeur name appears in the parish records of Sainte-Mère-Église, a commune in the Manche department of Normandy, in the late 1500s. The name is also found in various historical documents from the region, including tax rolls and land deeds from the 17th and 18th centuries.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the Vadeboncoeur family migrated to New France (now Quebec, Canada), where the name became well-established. Among the earliest recorded members of the family in Canada was Jean Vadeboncoeur, born in 1657 in Québec City. His descendants went on to play significant roles in the development of the French-Canadian community.

Another notable figure bearing the Vadeboncoeur name was Pierre Vadeboncoeur (1789-1846), a Quebec businessman and landowner. He was a prominent figure in the early days of the timber trade in the Outaouais region and owned vast tracts of land in what is now the Gatineau Hills.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Vadeboncoeur family settled in the United States, with many establishing roots in New England states like Vermont and Massachusetts. One member of this branch was Reverend Amédée Vadeboncoeur (1848-1918), a Catholic priest who served as the rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Another notable figure was Émile Vadeboncoeur (1909-1999), a Canadian literary critic, essayist, and editor. He was an influential figure in the Quebec literary scene and served as the editor of the prestigious journal L'Action Nationale for many years.

While the Vadeboncoeur name is most prevalent in Quebec and parts of New England, it has also appeared in various other regions over the centuries, reflecting the migration patterns of French-speaking populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vadeboncoeur

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

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

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