2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lebreux
A French surname derived from the word "lepreux" meaning leper or one afflicted with leprosy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 150 Americans carry the last name Lebreux. That puts it at #133,930 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,285,029 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lebreux surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
150
1 in 2,285,029
Census rank
#133,930
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
131
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 131 bearers of the surname Lebreux in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 133930th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebreux, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lebreux
The surname LEBREUX originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country, and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "lebreux," which means "leper" or someone affected by leprosy.
During the Middle Ages, leprosy was a widespread and feared disease, and those afflicted were often segregated from society and forced to live in leper colonies or leper houses. The name LEBREUX likely emerged as a way to identify individuals or families who had been affected by the disease.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name LEBREUX can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Radulfus le Lebreux, suggesting that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, a French nobleman named Jean LEBREUX was recorded as a participant in the Fourth Crusade, which aimed to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim rule. Jean LEBREUX is believed to have been born around 1180 and died sometime in the early 1200s.
Another notable figure with the surname LEBREUX was Jacques LEBREUX, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1619 to 1696. He was known for his religious paintings and his engravings depicting scenes from the Bible.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Pierre LEBREUX (1720-1785) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was a critic of the French Revolution and advocated for a more moderate approach to social and political reform.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEBREUX surname in the Americas can be found in the records of the French colony of Acadia (now part of eastern Canada). In the late 17th century, a family with the surname LEBREUX was among the early settlers in the region.
Over time, the name LEBREUX has undergone various spelling variations, including Lebreux, Lebreaux, and Lebreu. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or changes in pronunciation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lebreux
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebreux, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lebreux bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lebreux surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 121
- Two or more races4.6% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lebreux
Lebreux appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 7,424 places
2020
#133,930
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
-11 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,340 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 7,424 places |
| 2020 | #133,930 | 131 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 12,340 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lebreux surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,590 | #133,930 | -10.1% |
| Count | 142 | 131 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -12.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lebreux bearers went from 142 to 131 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 12,340 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #133,930.
FAQ
Lebreux surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lebreux?
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the surname Lebreux. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,285,029 residents.
How common is Lebreux?
Lebreux ranks #133,930 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 131 people with the surname Lebreux. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (150), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lebreux.
Has Lebreux become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lebreux went from 142 recorded bearers to 131. That is a decrease of 11 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #133,930.
What does the Census say about the background of Lebreux?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lebreux, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lebreux in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lebreux appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lebreux (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lebreux mean?
A French surname derived from the word "lepreux" meaning leper or one afflicted with leprosy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lebreux (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Lebreux?
Find out how common the surname Lebreux is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.