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

Lavayen, 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 Lavayen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavayen in America

Lavayen is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavayen surname appeared 200 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 Lavayen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavayen 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 Lavayen

The surname LAVAYEN is of French origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Normandy, where it was derived from the Old French words "lave" and "yen," which together translates to "to wash" and "water," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a body of water or were involved in water-related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAVAYEN surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Avranches, located in the department of Manche, Normandy. These records mention a certain Jean LAVAYEN, who was born in 1587 and worked as a miller, likely operating a water-powered mill near the local river.

As the LAVAYEN family spread throughout France, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Lavayenne, Lavaiyen, and Lavayn. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the region of Languedoc, where they acquired a small estate near the town of Nîmes. This property, known as the "Domaine de Lavayen," was mentioned in several land registries and taxation records from that period.

One notable figure bearing the LAVAYEN surname was Pierre LAVAYEN (1698-1773), a wealthy merchant from Marseille. He was known for his involvement in the lucrative Mediterranean trade routes and was a prominent member of the local business community. Another individual of note was Marie-Antoinette LAVAYEN (1756-1832), a celebrated author and poet who published several volumes of poetry and was recognized for her contributions to the literary salons of Paris during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the LAVAYEN name gained recognition through the achievements of Émile LAVAYEN (1821-1892), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House). His son, Georges LAVAYEN (1853-1919), followed in his footsteps and became a respected urban planner, working on various projects throughout France and Belgium.

Another notable figure was Céline LAVAYEN (1876-1948), a pioneering French aviator and one of the first women to obtain a pilot's license. She made headlines for her daring long-distance flights and her advocacy for women's involvement in aviation.

While the LAVAYEN surname may have originated from a humble background, it has since been associated with individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, artistic, and architectural landscapes of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavayen

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

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

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