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

Yergeau, 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 Yergeau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yergeau in America

Yergeau is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yergeau surname appeared 289 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 Yergeau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yergeau 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 Yergeau

The surname Yergeau finds its origins in France, particularly in the western regions, likely around Brittany or Normandie. The earliest account of the surname appears in the medieval period, around the 12th to 13th century. The name Yergeau may derive from old Breton or Old French words, with possible connections to the name Yvon or the Latin "Geovanni." While precise etymological pathways are somewhat unclear, it may also link to local geographical features or estates.

Historically, the surname Yergeau might have appeared in regional records or property documents during Feudal France, where recording surnames for administrative purposes became more common. Unfortunately, the precise historical manuscripts where Yergeau might be first recorded are elusive, but regional censuses and tax records could provide indirect evidence.

One of the earliest known instances of the surname appears in 1585, associated with a landowner named Jacques Yergeau in Normandy. The Yergeau family appears sporadically in regional documents throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, often connected with agrarian roles or minor noble standings.

In the 18th century, Philippe Yergeau, born around 1702, gained minor prominence as a merchant in Brittany. His commercial activities are recorded in various trade documents and town records. Philippe’s lineage populated records through the French Revolution documenting their status as local merchants and artisans.

Crossing the Atlantic, the Yergeau name appeared in North American records by the early 19th century, with Jean-Baptiste Yergeau notable for settling in Quebec around 1820. His contributions to the local community are noted in local histories and parish records.

Among the more well-documented Yergeaus in the 19th century was Marie-Louise Yergeau, born in 1843 in Quebec. Her cultural impact as a recognized schoolteacher and community leader has been noted in regional educational histories.

In France, historical figures include François Yergeau, born in 1867, who made his mark as an academic writer and commentator during the later part of the 19th century.

These historical individuals provide a glimpse into the enduring presence and evolving impact of the Yergeau surname, encapsulating a broader narrative of migration and socio-economic involvement across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yergeau

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

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

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