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

Ancion, 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 Ancion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ancion in America

Ancion is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ancion surname appeared 105 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 Ancion.

The history of the last name Ancion

The surname Ancion has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old French word "ancion," which means "ancient" or "old."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ancion can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Hugo Ancion," who was a landowner in the region of Chartres.

Another notable mention of the name Ancion is in the Livre de la Taille de Paris, a tax record from the year 1292. This record lists several individuals with the surname Ancion, suggesting that the name was already well-established in the Île-de-France region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Ancion appears in the Livre des Bourgeois de Reims, a register of the citizens of Reims. This indicates that the name had spread to the Champagne region of France by that period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ancion was Jean Ancion, a merchant who lived in Paris during the late 15th century (c. 1470-1540). He was known for his successful trade ventures and was a prominent figure in the city's business community.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pierre Ancion, a French Renaissance poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century (c. 1510-1580). He was known for his works in Latin and Greek, and his poetry often explored themes of love and nature.

In the 17th century, the Ancion surname was present in the region of Normandy, as evidenced by the records of the Château de Beaumesnil, which mention a certain "Nicolas Ancion" as a tenant farmer on the estate (c. 1620-1690).

During the 18th century, the Ancion name gained prominence in the town of Auxerre, where a family of vintners and wine merchants bearing the surname operated a successful business. One of the most notable members of this family was Jacques Ancion (1725-1799), who was renowned for his expertise in winemaking and his innovative techniques.

In the 19th century, the Ancion surname can be found in various parts of France, including the regions of Burgundy, Champagne, and Île-de-France. One prominent figure was Émile Ancion (1834-1908), a French artist and painter who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ancion

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

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 Ancion 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.

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

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