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

Eliassaint, 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 Eliassaint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eliassaint in America

Eliassaint is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eliassaint surname appeared 228 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 Eliassaint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eliassaint 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 Eliassaint

The surname ELIASSAINT has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "Elias," meaning "Elijah," and "saint," meaning "saint" or "holy." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived a pious or saintly life, or perhaps had a connection to a local church or monastery dedicated to St. Elijah.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELIASSAINT can be found in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Fécamp, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillelmus Eliassaint," who was a landowner in the village of Ouville-la-Rivière in Normandy.

During the Middle Ages, the ELIASSAINT name spread throughout Normandy and neighboring regions, with various spelling variations appearing in local records, such as "Eliassent," "Eliasant," and "Eliasaint." One notable bearer of the name was Jean ELIASSAINT, a merchant from Rouen who lived in the 15th century and was involved in the city's thriving textile trade.

In the 16th century, the ELIASSAINT family gained prominence in the town of Merville, near Calais. A branch of the family settled in this area, and their name is recorded in the local parish registers from that period. One of the most famous members of this family was Pierre ELIASSAINT (1525-1592), a renowned lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Paris.

As the centuries passed, the ELIASSAINT name continued to be found across various regions of France, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. Notable bearers of the name include:

1. Jacques ELIASSAINT (1630-1701), a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in the Great Lakes region of North America.
2. Marie-Thérèse ELIASSAINT (1713-1789), a renowned French painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her works depicting the aristocracy of her time.
3. Louis ELIASSAINT (1805-1871), a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly during the Second Republic.
4. Émile ELIASSAINT (1862-1935), a French historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Normandy and the Norman Conquest of England.
5. Gabrielle ELIASSAINT (1892-1976), a French actress and dancer who performed in numerous productions in Paris and on Broadway in the early 20th century.

While the ELIASSAINT surname may not be as widespread today as some others, its rich history and connections to various regions of France make it a fascinating example of the country's diverse cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eliassaint

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

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

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