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

Alequin, 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 Alequin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alequin in America

Alequin is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alequin surname appeared 496 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 Alequin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alequin 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 Alequin

The surname ALEQUIN has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the late 11th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "alevin," which means "a young fish or fry." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with fish, such as a fisherman or a fish seller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALEQUIN can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in the entry for the village of Alequin in Normandy, which was likely the place of origin for the surname.

In the 12th century, the name ALEQUIN was also recorded in the Cartulary of St. Etienne, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of St. Etienne in Caen, Normandy. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this time period.

One notable individual with the surname ALEQUIN was Jean Alequin, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 15th century (c. 1430-1500). He is best known for his satirical works that criticized the clergy and the nobility of his time.

Another ALEQUIN of note was Guillaume Alequin, a French navigator and explorer who sailed with Jacques Cartier on his voyages to North America in the 16th century (c. 1510-1570). He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name ALEQUIN can be found in the records of the French colonies in the Caribbean, particularly in the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. This suggests that some families with the surname may have migrated to these regions during the colonial era.

Another historical figure with the surname ALEQUIN was Pierre Alequin, a French soldier and adventurer who fought in the American Revolutionary War (c. 1750-1820). He served under the Marquis de Lafayette and was known for his bravery in battle.

Finally, Marie Alequin was a French painter who lived in the late 19th century (c. 1860-1930). She was known for her landscapes and still-life paintings, and her works were exhibited in several prominent Parisian salons.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alequin

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

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

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