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

Laverrière, 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 Laverrière surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laverrière in America

Laverrière is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laverrière surname appeared 474 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 Laverrière.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laverrière 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 Laverrière

The surname Laverriere originated in France, with its origins dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "verrier," meaning "glassmaker" or "glassworker," combined with the preposition "la" to form "la verriere," which translates to "the glassmaker's wife" or "the glassmaker's daughter."

Historically, surnames were often derived from occupations, and Laverriere was likely a descriptive name given to the family members or descendants of a glassmaker. The art of glassmaking was an important craft in medieval times, and glassmakers held a respected position in society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laverriere can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters, mentions a certain "Gaufridus Laverriere" who was a witness to a land transaction in the region of Chartres, France.

In the 14th century, the name Laverriere appeared in the tax records of the city of Troyes, in the Champagne region of France. These records list several individuals with the surname, indicating that the name had become well-established in the area by that time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Laverriere was Jean Laverriere (c. 1525-1590), a French glassmaker and artist who was renowned for his intricate stained glass windows. His works can be found in several churches and cathedrals throughout France, including the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims.

Another prominent individual with the surname Laverriere was Jacques Laverriere (1680-1754), a French architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais Bourbon and the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).

In the 19th century, Alexis Laverriere (1810-1878) was a French historian and archivist who made significant contributions to the study of medieval manuscripts and documents. He served as the director of the Archives Nationales (National Archives) in Paris.

While the surname Laverriere is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of France's cultural heritage, reflecting the rich history of glassmaking and the importance of skilled craftsmen in shaping the country's artistic and architectural landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laverrière

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

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

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