2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chaudron
A French surname referring to a cauldron or pot maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Chaudron. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chaudron surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Chaudron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chaudron, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chaudron
The surname CHAUDRON has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "chaudron," which means "cauldron" or "kettle." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a maker or seller of cauldrons or other metal vessels.
The name CHAUDRON is found in various historical records from the Middle Ages, including the Domesday Book, a manuscript survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document includes references to individuals with the name CHAUDRON residing in different parts of Normandy and other regions of northern France.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname CHAUDRON was Jean Chaudron, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rouen in the early 13th century. Another notable figure was Guillaume Chaudron, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was mentioned in chronicles from the 14th century.
During the Renaissance period, the CHAUDRON surname was particularly prevalent in the region of Burgundy, where it was associated with several influential families involved in the wine trade and metalworking industries. One example is Pierre Chaudron (c. 1520-1592), a renowned coppersmith and artisan who crafted ornate vessels and utensils for the nobility.
In the 17th century, the CHAUDRON name appears in records related to the French colonization of North America, with some individuals bearing this surname among the early settlers in Canada and the Caribbean. For instance, Jacques Chaudron (1632-1701) was a farmer and landowner who established a homestead in the Acadian region of present-day Nova Scotia.
Another notable figure was François Chaudron (1717-1793), a French philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment. His works on ethics and political theory were widely read and influential in intellectual circles of the time.
Throughout its history, the CHAUDRON surname has been associated with various occupations, including metalworking, trade, agriculture, and intellectual pursuits. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chaudron
Among Census respondents with the surname Chaudron, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Chaudron bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chaudron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chaudron
Chaudron appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-11 bearers (-9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,449 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.6%) | Down 9,449 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chaudron surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #153,590 | -6.6% |
| Count | 115 | 104 | -9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chaudron bearers went from 115 to 104 (-9.6% change). The surname moved down 9,449 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #153,590.
FAQ
Chaudron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chaudron?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Chaudron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Chaudron?
Chaudron ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Chaudron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chaudron.
Has Chaudron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chaudron went from 115 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Chaudron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chaudron, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chaudron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chaudron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chaudron (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chaudron mean?
A French surname referring to a cauldron or pot maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chaudron (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Chaudron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.