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

Exavier, 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 Exavier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Exavier in America

Exavier is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Exavier surname appeared 292 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 Exavier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Exavier 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 Exavier

The surname Exavier has its origins in the French language and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French words "escu" meaning shield, and "vier" meaning guardian or keeper. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a shield-bearer or a guardian of arms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Exavier can be found in a medieval manuscript from the Normandy region of France, dated around 1180. The document refers to a man named Guilleaume Exavier, who was a knight in service to the Duke of Normandy.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across northern France, including tax rolls and property deeds. One notable figure from this period was Jean Exavier, a wealthy merchant from the city of Rouen, who lived between 1225 and 1289.

The Exavier name also has connections to several place names in France. In the 14th century, there were references to a small village called Exaviermont, located in the Champagne region. It is possible that the surname originated from this location, or that the place name was derived from an early bearer of the Exavier name.

During the Renaissance period, the Exavier family produced several notable scholars and artists. One of the most famous was Pierre Exavier (1510-1572), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked in the court of King Francis I.

In the 17th century, the Exavier name gained prominence in the military. Jacques Exavier (1621-1698) was a highly decorated soldier who served in the French army during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Dutch War.

As the Exavier family spread across Europe, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Exaviere, Exaviar, and Exaviere. One notable figure from this period was the Austrian composer and violinist, Johann Exaviere (1678-1741), who is considered one of the pioneers of the Viennese Classical style.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, several Exavier families established themselves in various professions, including law, medicine, and academia. One prominent figure was the French philosopher and writer, René Exavier (1789-1857), who was a leading figure in the Romantic movement.

Overall, the surname Exavier has a rich and diverse history, spanning several centuries and regions across Europe. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, artists, soldiers, and intellectuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Exavier

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

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

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