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

Chanon, 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 Chanon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chanon in America

Chanon is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chanon surname appeared 159 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 Chanon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chanon 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 Chanon

The surname Chanon has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "chanoine," which referred to a canon or a member of a cathedral chapter. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions within the church hierarchy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chanon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, including Chanoun and Chanoyn, indicating its French roots.

During the 13th century, the name Chanon was prominently associated with the village of Chanon-sur-Marne in the Champagne region of France. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or had ties to this particular location.

Among the notable figures in history who bore the surname Chanon was Jean Chanon (1529-1599), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris. His contributions to the interpretation and application of French law during the Renaissance period were highly regarded.

Another individual of note was Pierre Chanon (1610-1676), a French architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Collège des Quatre-Nations (now the Institut de France).

In the realm of arts and literature, Marie-Louise Chanon (1768-1834) was a French writer and poet who gained recognition for her works, which often explored themes of love and nature. Her collection of poems, "Les Fleurs de Printemps" (The Flowers of Spring), published in 1802, was particularly well-received.

The name Chanon also found its way into the military history of France. Henri Chanon (1789-1865) was a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in several battles, including the Battle of Waterloo, and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his service.

In the 19th century, the name Chanon was associated with the town of Chanon-les-Bains in the Auvergne region of France. This town was known for its thermal springs and became a popular destination for visitors seeking therapeutic treatments.

While the surname Chanon may have evolved and spread to various parts of the world over time, its roots can be traced back to medieval France, where it likely originated from individuals associated with the church or specific geographic locations bearing similar names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chanon

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

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

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