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

Ardon, 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 Ardon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ardon in America

Ardon is the 11069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ardon surname appeared 2,870 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ardon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ardon 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 Ardon

The surname Ardon has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "ard," which means "high ground" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who lived in elevated areas or near hills.

One of the earliest records of the surname Ardon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Ardone," indicating that it was likely a locational name referring to a specific place.

During the 12th century, the name Ardon was commonly found in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. It is possible that the name originated from a particular village or hamlet bearing a similar name, as was common during that era.

In the 13th century, records show a man named Raoul Ardon, who was a landowner and nobleman in the Normandy region. His birth and death years are unknown, but his existence suggests that the name was well-established among the aristocracy of the time.

Another notable bearer of the surname Ardon was Jean Ardon, a French poet and writer who lived from 1486 to 1543. He is best known for his collection of sonnets and his contributions to the Renaissance literary movement in France.

In the 16th century, the surname Ardon can be found in various records, including those of Guillaume Ardon, a merchant and trader who lived in Paris from 1532 to 1598.

During the 17th century, the name Ardon gained prominence in the military circles of France. Jacques Ardon, born in 1621 and died in 1691, was a distinguished officer in the French army and participated in several important battles of the era.

Another notable figure was Pierre Ardon, a French explorer and adventurer who lived from 1678 to 1745. He is known for his expeditions to the Americas and his detailed accounts of the indigenous peoples and lands he encountered.

Throughout its history, the surname Ardon has maintained a strong connection to its French roots, although it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of Europe and beyond. The name's association with elevated terrain and its long-standing presence in various historical records highlight its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ardon

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

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

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