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

LaLonde, 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 LaLonde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaLonde in America

LaLonde is the 6598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaLonde surname appeared 5,134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname LaLonde.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaLonde 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 LaLonde

The surname Lalonde has its roots in France, specifically originating from the Normandy region during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French phrase "la londe," which translates to "the heathland" or "the moorland." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived near or worked on such uncultivated lands.

During the 11th century, the name Lalonde can be traced back to the Normandy region of northern France. Historical records from that time period show various spellings, including Lalonde, Lallonde, and La Londe, indicating the name's evolution over time.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Lalonde can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named Robert de Lalonde, who held lands in the county of Essex, England, after the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the name Lalonde appeared in documents related to the Hundred Years' War between England and France. A notable figure was Jean de Lalonde, a French knight who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Siege of Orléans in 1429.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent Lalonde family in the Normandy region. Pierre Lalonde (1512-1578) was a respected farmer and landowner, known for his innovative agricultural practices and his involvement in local affairs.

During the 17th century, the name Lalonde gained prominence in the New World, as some members of the family emigrated to the French colonies in North America. One notable figure was Jacques Lalonde (1635-1712), a fur trader and explorer who established trading posts along the Great Lakes region.

In the 19th century, a famous bearer of the Lalonde name was Marie-Rose Lalonde (1819-1897), a French-Canadian educator and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools in Quebec and was instrumental in promoting the rights of women in education and society.

Other notable individuals with the surname Lalonde include:

1. Charles Lalonde (1878-1953), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons.
2. Émile Lalonde (1904-1987), a French-Canadian artist known for his impressionist paintings and landscapes.
3. Josée Lalonde (born 1964), a Canadian actress and comedian, known for her work in television and film.
4. Marc Lalonde (born 1939), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons and held various cabinet positions.
5. Suzanne Lalonde (1925-2003), a French-Canadian author and poet, known for her contributions to the literary scene in Quebec.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaLonde

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

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

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