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

Aymond, 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 Aymond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aymond in America

Aymond is the 28065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aymond surname appeared 853 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 Aymond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aymond 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 Aymond

The surname Aymond has its origins in the French language, with roots that can be traced back to the Normandy region of northern France during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name such as Aimont or Aymonteville.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aymond surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was likely brought to England by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In medieval France, the name Aymond was often associated with nobility and landowners. One notable figure was Aymond de Beauffort, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English in the 14th century. Another prominent individual was Aymond de Villeneuve, a 13th-century French physician and alchemist renowned for his contributions to medical science.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Aymonde, Aymont, and Aimond. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic differences between regions.

In England, the Aymond surname can be found in historical records dating back to the 13th century. One notable figure was Sir John Aymond, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 14th century and served as Mayor of Bristol in 1348.

During the Renaissance period, the Aymond name gained prominence in the arts and literature. François Aymond, born in 1512, was a renowned French poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their wit and social commentary.

As the Aymond family branched out across Europe and beyond, they left their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Aymond was a respected French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

Throughout history, the Aymond surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including scholars, artists, military leaders, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated in Normandy, it has become a part of the cultural tapestry of many nations and communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aymond

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

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

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