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

Villebrun, 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 Villebrun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villebrun in America

Villebrun is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villebrun surname appeared 178 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 Villebrun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villebrun 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 Villebrun

The surname Villebrun originates from the French language, and it can be traced back to the medieval period in France. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "ville," meaning "town" or "village," and "brun," meaning "brown" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a town or village known for its brown or dark-colored buildings or surroundings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villebrun can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in various medieval records and documents from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. These records often mention individuals with the name Villebrun as landowners, merchants, or members of the local nobility.

During the Middle Ages, the Villebrun name was also associated with certain place names in France, particularly those that incorporated the word "brun" or variations thereof. For example, there were villages and towns such as Villebrun-sur-Mer and Villebrun-le-Châtel, which may have served as the original namesakes for some branches of the Villebrun family.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jacques Villebrun (1520-1589) was a prominent scholar and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual movement of the French Renaissance. He was born in the town of Villebrun-sur-Loire and authored several influential works on philosophy and theology.

Another important historical figure with the Villebrun surname was Marie-Antoinette Villebrun (1755-1821), who was a renowned French painter and portraitist during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her works were highly acclaimed and can be found in various art collections throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, a prominent military commander named Général François Villebrun (1789-1865) played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks of the French army and was known for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

During the same period, the Villebrun name also gained recognition in the field of literature with the author and poet Émile Villebrun (1822-1892). He was celebrated for his romantic and lyrical works, which often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

Furthermore, in the early 20th century, a notable scientist named Marie-Claire Villebrun (1901-1978) made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. She conducted groundbreaking research on the properties of organic compounds and held prestigious positions at various universities and research institutions in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villebrun

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

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

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