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

Charmant, 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 Charmant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Charmant in America

Charmant is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Charmant surname appeared 120 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 Charmant.

The history of the last name Charmant

The surname Charmant is of French origin, traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the French word 'charmant', meaning 'charming' or 'pleasant'. The name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone with a charming or pleasant personality or demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Charmant can be found in various historical records from the 14th to 16th centuries in France. One notable example is Nicolas Charmant, a merchant from the city of Lyon, who is mentioned in a trade document from 1492. Another early record is that of Jean Charmant, a farmer from the village of Senonches in Normandy, listed in a land registry from 1572.

The Charmant name also appears in some historical manuscripts and chronicles from the same period. For instance, there is a mention of a Jehan Charmant, a soldier who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, in a chronicle written by a contemporary writer.

Over the centuries, the Charmant surname has been found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. Some variations in spelling include Charmante, Charment, and Charmante. The name is also associated with certain place names, such as Charmanville, a small village in the Normandy region.

Notable individuals with the surname Charmant include:

1. Pierre Charmant (1582-1658), a French composer and organist known for his works for the organ and the vihuela, a type of guitar.

2. Marguerite Charmant (1625-1701), a French poet and playwright who wrote several influential works during the 17th century.

3. Jacques Charmant (1712-1786), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Paris.

4. Philippe Charmant (1825-1898), a French historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of France during the Renaissance period.

5. Marie Charmant (1901-1987), a French actress and singer who gained popularity in the early 20th century for her performances in several plays and musicals.

The Charmant surname continues to be found in various parts of France and among French communities around the world, carrying with it a rich history and connections to the country's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Charmant

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

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 Charmant 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.

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

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