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

Aurélien, 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 Aurélien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aurélien in America

Aurélien is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aurélien surname appeared 351 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 Aurélien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aurélien 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 Aurélien

The surname Aurelien is of French origin, derived from the Roman family name Aurelius, which was derived from the Latin word 'aureus' meaning 'golden.' The name Aurelius was borne by several Roman Emperors, including Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD.

The name Aurelien first appeared in France during the Middle Ages, and it was particularly common in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. In the 11th century, the name was recorded in the Domesday Book, a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Aurelien was Aurélien de Courtenay, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a member of the House of Courtenay, a prominent noble family that originated in the town of Courtenay in the Loiret region of France.

During the Renaissance period, the name Aurelien gained popularity among the French aristocracy. Aurelien de Muret, a French lawyer and historian born in 1550, was a notable figure of this era. He authored several legal treatises and historical works, including a history of the city of Toulouse.

In the 17th century, Aurelien Coudray, a French painter born in 1632, gained recognition for his religious and mythological paintings. His works adorned many churches and public buildings in Paris and the surrounding regions.

The name Aurelien also has a connection to the French Revolution. Aurelien de Seze, born in 1742, was a prominent lawyer who defended King Louis XVI during his trial before the National Convention. Despite his efforts, Louis XVI was ultimately executed in 1793.

In the 19th century, Aurelien Scholl, a French journalist and writer born in 1833, made a name for himself as a satirist and critic. He co-founded the influential literary journal Le Nain Jaune and was known for his witty and biting commentary on the social and political issues of his time.

These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the surname Aurelien. The name's rich heritage and connections to French history and culture have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aurélien

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

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

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