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

Laurant, 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 Laurant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laurant in America

Laurant is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laurant surname appeared 204 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 Laurant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laurant 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 Laurant

The surname LAURANT is of French origin, and it is believed to have originated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Latin word "laurentius," which means "laurel" or "bay tree." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with the laurel tree or lived near a place where it grew in abundance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAURANT surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Laurentius." This entry suggests that the name was already in use among the Norman population in England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the LAURANT surname appears in various records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany, often spelled as "Laurant" or "Laurent." These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name from its Latin roots to its modern French form.

One notable individual with the LAURANT surname was Pierre LAURANT (1460-1524), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the confessor to King Louis XII of France. Another famous bearer of the name was Claude LAURANT (1600-1670), a French artist and engraver known for his work in the Baroque style.

In the 17th century, the LAURANT surname spread to other parts of Europe through migration and trade. For example, John LAURANT (1635-1705) was a Dutch merchant and explorer who established trading posts in the East Indies.

During the 18th century, the name LAURANT gained prominence in the United States, with the arrival of French immigrants. One such individual was Jacques LAURANT (1720-1788), a French-American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Virginia.

Another notable figure with the LAURANT surname was Auguste LAURANT (1825-1892), a French playwright and librettist who collaborated with composers such as Jacques Offenbach and Léo Delibes.

Throughout its history, the LAURANT surname has been associated with various professions and industries, including religion, art, commerce, military service, and literature. While the name retains its French origins, it has since been adopted and adapted by families across different cultures and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laurant

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

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

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