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

Crayon, 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 Crayon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crayon in America

Crayon is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crayon surname appeared 181 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 Crayon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crayon 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 Crayon

The surname "CRAYON" is believed to have originated in France, with its earliest known recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "craion," which referred to a small stick or pencil made from a colored mineral pigment, used for writing or drawing.

The name's roots can be traced to various regions of France, particularly in the northern and eastern areas. It is thought to have initially emerged as a occupational surname, given to individuals who were involved in the production or use of these early writing instruments, which were precursors to modern-day crayons.

Historical records from the Middle Ages, such as tax rolls and municipal archives, contain several references to individuals bearing the surname "CRAYON" or its earlier variations, such as "Craion" or "Crayon." One notable example is the mention of a certain "Guillaume Crayon" in a land registry from the city of Chartres, dated 1257.

As the use of writing and drawing materials became more widespread during the Renaissance period, the surname "CRAYON" continued to appear in various contexts. In the 16th century, a French artist named Jacques CRAYON (1550-1618) gained recognition for his skillful portraiture and miniature paintings.

Another prominent figure bearing this surname was Jean-Baptiste CRAYON (1670-1742), a French architect and engineer who was actively involved in the construction of several notable buildings, including the Basilica of St. Remi in Reims.

In the 18th century, the name "CRAYON" found its way to England, where it was adopted by an English poet and playwright, Robert CRAYON (1725-1788). His works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, earned him a modest reputation among literary circles of his time.

A more recent figure of note was Marie-Françoise CRAYON (1879-1955), a French botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of various plant species, particularly those native to the Mediterranean region.

Throughout its history, the surname "CRAYON" has also been associated with various place names and localities, such as the village of Crayon in the Ardennes region of France, as well as the Crayon River, a tributary of the Meuse River.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crayon

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

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

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