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UK surname

Lebrun

A French occupational surname referring to someone with brown hair or a dark complexion.

In the 1881 census there were 26 people recorded with the Lebrun surname, ranking it #29,911 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 200, ranked #19,591, up from #29,911 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Cambridgeshire, South Norfolk and County Durham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lebrun is 222 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 669.2%.

1881 census count

26

Ranked #29,911

Modern count

200

2016, ranked #19,591

Peak year

2012

222 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lebrun had 26 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,911 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 200 in 2016, ranked #19,591.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 96 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Lebrun surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lebrun surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lebrun surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lebrun over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 12 #31,134
1861 historical 13 #32,208
1881 historical 26 #29,911
1891 historical 51 #30,158
1901 historical 85 #24,636
1911 historical 96 #23,193
1997 modern 160 #20,259
1998 modern 186 #18,918
1999 modern 182 #19,317
2000 modern 198 #18,330
2001 modern 191 #18,453
2002 modern 203 #18,115
2003 modern 195 #18,411
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 186 #18,985
2006 modern 191 #18,825
2007 modern 202 #18,359
2008 modern 204 #18,403
2009 modern 204 #18,779
2010 modern 209 #18,893
2011 modern 203 #19,098
2012 modern 222 #17,921
2013 modern 218 #18,441
2014 modern 215 #18,764
2015 modern 201 #19,494
2016 modern 200 #19,591

Geography

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Where Lebruns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Cambridgeshire, South Norfolk, County Durham, Lancaster and Test Valley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Cambridgeshire 004 East Cambridgeshire
2 South Norfolk 011 South Norfolk
3 County Durham 057 County Durham
4 Lancaster 011 Lancaster
5 Test Valley 002 Test Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lebrun

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lebrun surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lebrun

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lebrun, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Lebrun surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Lebrun household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lebrun is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lebrun is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lebrun falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lebrun is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lebrun, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lebrun

The surname LEBRUN originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "brun" meaning "brown" or "dark-haired." The name likely referred to someone with dark hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript from 1086 that recorded landowners in England after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Le Brun," indicating its French origins.

During the 12th century, the name was prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. It was also found in the neighboring areas of Anjou and Maine. Variations in spelling included Lebrun, Le Brun, and Lebrun.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname was Pierre Lebrun, a renowned architect and stonemason who worked on the construction of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris from 1220 to 1240.

The 16th century saw the birth of Charles Lebrun (1619-1690), a French painter and art theorist who served as the principal painter to King Louis XIV. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the French Baroque style.

During the French Revolution in the late 18th century, Jacques-René Lebrun (1735-1824) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the French Directory.

In the 19th century, Marie Lebrun (1819-1901) was a celebrated French novelist and playwright, known for her works depicting the lives of women in high society.

Another notable figure was Auguste Lebrun (1849-1918), a French sculptor and medallist who created numerous public monuments and received the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1876.

Throughout history, the surname LEBRUN has been associated with various professions, including artists, architects, politicians, and writers, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of those who carried this name across different eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lebrun families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lebrun surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Channel Islands leads with 269 Lebruns recorded in 1881 and an index of 324.25x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 269 324.25x
Midlothian 6 1.60x
Middlesex 3 0.11x
Derbyshire 2 0.46x
Surrey 2 0.15x
Cornwall 1 0.32x
Gloucestershire 1 0.18x
Lancashire 1 0.03x
Leicestershire 1 0.32x
Royal Navy 1 3.00x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 93 Lebruns recorded in 1881 and an index of 344.32x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 93 344.32x
St Owen 24 1100.92x
St Martin 20 393.70x
St Lawrence 19 840.71x
St Brelade 18 845.07x
St Peter Port 16 104.23x
Grouville 15 649.35x
St John 15 949.37x
St Peter 15 627.62x
St Saviour 12 261.44x
Trinity 10 520.83x
Edinburgh St Andrews 6 193.55x
St Clement 4 317.46x
St Sampson 4 106.95x
Forest 3 526.32x
Bermondsey 2 2.40x
Chesterfield 2 12.17x
Kensington London 2 1.28x
Clifton 1 3.60x
Leicester St Margaret 1 1.32x
St Anne Soho London 1 6.25x
St Maryde Castro 1 49.02x
Toxteth Park 1 0.89x
Wendron 1 22.73x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lebrun surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lebrun surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 25
Philip 15
William 8
Edward 7
Francis 7
Alfred 6
Charles 6
George 6
James 6
Albert 3
Frank 2
Joseph 2
Peter 2
Philippe 2
Winter 2
Abraham 1
Alexandre 1
Auguste 1
Betsy 1
Douglas 1
Edmund 1
Elias 1
Elie 1
F.J. 1
Francois 1
Frederick 1
Leopold 1
Mansell 1
Morton 1
Moses 1
Phillip 1
Samuel 1
Sydney 1
Thomas 1
W.E. 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Lebrun surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lebrun surname in 1881?

In 1881, 26 people were recorded with the Lebrun surname. That placed it at #29,911 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lebrun surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 200 in 2016. That gives Lebrun a modern rank of #19,591.

What does the Lebrun surname mean?

A French occupational surname referring to someone with brown hair or a dark complexion.

What does the Lebrun map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lebrun bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.