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

Honorat, 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 Honorat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honorat in America

Honorat is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honorat surname appeared 214 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 Honorat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honorat 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 Honorat

The surname Honorat originated in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Medieval Latin word "honoratus," which means "honored" or "esteemed." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was highly respected or held in high esteem.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Honorat can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in the regions of Provence and Languedoc in southern France. These areas were known for their rich cultural heritage and influence during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Honorat was Pierre Honorat, a prominent scholar and clergyman who lived in the 13th century. He was the Bishop of Marseille from 1251 to 1261 and played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of the region.

In the 14th century, the name Honorat appeared in the "Livre des Fiefs," a medieval manuscript that recorded the names of landowners and their holdings in the county of Provence. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution and importance of the Honorat family during that time period.

Another notable figure with the surname Honorat was Jean Honorat, a French playwright and poet who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his plays "La Belle Egyptienne" and "La Rivière," which were performed in the court of King Henry II of France.

During the 17th century, the Honorat family established itself in the region of Languedoc, where they were known for their involvement in the wine trade and agricultural pursuits. One prominent member of the family was Jacques Honorat, a successful winemaker and landowner who lived from 1628 to 1701.

In the 18th century, the name Honorat was also found in the historical records of the nearby region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. One notable figure from this time period was Louis Honorat, a respected lawyer and magistrate who served as a judge in the city of Aix-en-Provence from 1755 to 1778.

Throughout its history, the surname Honorat has been associated with various place names and locations in southern France, such as the commune of Honorat-les-Bains, which was named after the Honorat family who owned land in the area. Additionally, the Île Saint-Honorat, a small island located off the coast of Cannes, is believed to have derived its name from the saint and hermit Honoratus, who lived there in the 5th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honorat

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

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

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