Thibodeau: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Spelled Thibodeau, the surname still points back to Thibodeaux. The name is usually explained as “People-bold”. Before spelling was fixed, Thibodeaux was also written Thibodeau. Related forms: Thibodaux.

The 2010 census count for Thibodeau in the United States was 7,904, good for rank 4,487.

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