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

Lauron, 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 Lauron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lauron in America

Lauron is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lauron surname appeared 189 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 Lauron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lauron 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 Lauron

The surname LAURON has its origins in France, with records dating back to the early 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "lauron," which referred to a laurel tree or a crown made of laurel leaves. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a laurel grove or who worked with laurel wood or leaves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAURON can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Bonport, a collection of charters and deeds from the Benedictine abbey of Bonport in Normandy, dated around 1150. The document mentions a certain "Robertus Lauron" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the name LAURON appears in several documents related to the Hundred Years' War between England and France. For instance, a soldier named Jean LAURON is listed among the French troops who fought in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

During the Renaissance period, the LAURON name gained some prominence, particularly in the region of Provence in southern France. One notable figure was Antoine LAURON (1505-1572), a poet and humanist scholar from Aix-en-Provence, who was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, the LAURON name spread to other parts of Europe, including Spain and Italy. One example is Miguel LAURON (1620-1689), a Spanish painter from Valencia who specialized in religious scenes and portraits.

Another notable bearer of the LAURON name was Pierre LAURON (1675-1751), a French architect and engineer who worked on several prestigious projects in Paris, including the renovation of the Palais-Royal and the construction of the Champs-Élysées.

As the name LAURON continued to spread throughout Europe, it also made its way to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances in North America was Jean-Baptiste LAURON (1738-1815), a French-Canadian fur trader and explorer who helped establish trading posts in the Great Lakes region.

In the 19th century, the LAURON name gained prominence in the arts and sciences. For example, Marie-Louise LAURON (1828-1891) was a French painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Overall, the surname LAURON has a rich history spanning several centuries and countries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lauron

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

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

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