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

Auffant, 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 Auffant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auffant in America

Auffant is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auffant surname appeared 154 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 Auffant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Auffant 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 Auffant

The surname AUFFANT has its origins in France, emerging during the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "aufant," which translates to "child" or "infant." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for a young person or child.

The AUFFANT surname is found predominantly in northern and central regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy, Picardy, and Île-de-France. Early records show variations in spelling, such as AUFANT, AUFFENT, and AUFFENT, which reflect the phonetic nature of surname development during that period.

One of the earliest documented references to the AUFFANT name can be found in the French census records of 1292, where a certain Jacques AUFFANT was listed as a resident of the village of Rouen in Normandy. Another notable mention is in the parish records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, which recorded the birth of Jean AUFFANT in 1348.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the AUFFANT surname was Pierre AUFFANT, a merchant and landowner from the town of Amiens in Picardy. He is mentioned in several legal documents from the mid-1400s, indicating his involvement in trade and property disputes.

During the 16th century, the AUFFANT name gained some prominence with the birth of Guillaume AUFFANT (1512-1588), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Paris. His writings on religious doctrine and philosophy were widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Marie AUFFANT (1627-1701), a French noblewoman who inherited a substantial estate in the region of Burgundy. Historical records indicate her involvement in various charitable endeavors and her patronage of local artists and artisans.

In the 18th century, the AUFFANT surname appeared in the records of the French Revolution, with Jacques AUFFANT (1755-1821) being a notable figure. He was a member of the National Convention and played a role in the political upheavals of that era.

As the centuries progressed, the AUFFANT name continued to be found throughout various regions of France, with some bearers of the surname achieving notable positions in academia, business, and local governance. However, due to the scope of this report, specific details on more recent individuals are not included.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auffant

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

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

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