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

Jaudon, 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 Jaudon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaudon in America

Jaudon is the 33810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaudon surname appeared 673 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 Jaudon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaudon 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 Jaudon

The surname Jaudon has its origins in France, originating in the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French "jau" or "jaune," meaning "yellow," potentially referring to someone with yellowish hair or complexion. The name may also be associated with the French town of Jau or Jaude, located in the province of Auvergne.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jaudon surname can be found in the historic French census records, known as the "Rolle des Tailles," from the late 13th century. These records document the presence of individuals bearing the name Jaudon in various regions of France, particularly in the central and southern areas.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Jaudon was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Montpellier, where he served as a respected merchant and member of the local guild. His contributions to the city's economic prosperity were well-documented during that era.

During the 16th century, the Jaudon name gained prominence in the region of Languedoc, where several families bearing this surname held positions of influence and owned significant landholdings. One such figure was Pierre Jaudon (1520-1598), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who authored several treatises on regional customs and laws.

In the 17th century, the Jaudon family established themselves in the city of Toulouse, where they played an active role in the local government and cultural affairs. Notably, François Jaudon (1635-1702) was a renowned playwright and poet, whose works were celebrated for their wit and insights into the societal norms of the time.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, including Jaudon, Jaudon, and Jaudon. The Jaudon surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Italy and Spain, where it was adapted to local linguistic traditions.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the Jaudon surname, such as Marie-Gabrielle Jaudon (1768-1845), a French painter and portraitist known for her works depicting the aristocracy and influential figures of her time. Additionally, Pierre-Alphonse Jaudon (1812-1891) was a respected French architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris and other major cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaudon

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

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

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