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

Lavandier, 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 Lavandier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavandier in America

Lavandier is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavandier surname appeared 113 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 Lavandier.

The history of the last name Lavandier

The surname LAVANDIER originated in France, specifically in the regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon. The name is derived from the Old French word "lavandier," meaning "lavender worker" or "lavender merchant." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in the cultivation, trade, or processing of lavender.

The name can be traced back to the 12th century, during the height of the lavender industry in southern France. The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in a document from the town of Grasse, a center of lavender production, dated 1187. This document mentions a certain "Pierre Lavandier," who is believed to have been a lavender farmer or trader.

In the 13th century, the name LAVANDIER is found in several tax records and land registers in the Provence region. One notable example is from the village of Sault, where a "Guillaume Lavandier" is listed as a landowner in 1254.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name spread to other parts of France, as lavender became an important commodity for perfume-making and medicinal purposes. In 1387, a "Jehan Lavandier" is recorded as a merchant in the city of Paris, suggesting that the name had reached the capital by this time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the LAVANDIER surname was Jean Lavandier, born in Avignon in 1498. He was a renowned botanist and herbalist, known for his work on the cultivation and use of lavender and other aromatic plants.

Another notable figure was Pierre Lavandier (1564-1638), a merchant from Marseille who established a successful lavender trade with Italy and other Mediterranean countries.

In the 17th century, the name LAVANDIER is found in several genealogical records and church registers in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. One example is the baptism record of "Jacques Lavandier" in the town of Nîmes in 1627.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent LAVANDIER family in the town of Manosque, Provence. This family produced several influential figures, including Jean-Baptiste Lavandier (1732-1798), a lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Manosque during the French Revolution.

Another notable bearer of the LAVANDIER name was Marie-Anne Lavandier (1761-1837), a businesswoman from Grasse who established a successful lavender distillery and perfume factory. She is credited with helping to establish Grasse as a center of the perfume industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavandier

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

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 Lavandier 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.

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

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