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

Lavon, 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 Lavon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavon in America

Lavon is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavon surname appeared 132 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 Lavon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavon 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 Lavon

The surname LAVON is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "lavandier," which means a launderer or a person who worked with laundry. This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals whose primary trade or profession involved washing and cleaning clothes or linens.

The earliest recorded examples of the LAVON surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the medieval tax rolls of the city of Paris, where a certain Jehan Lavon was listed as a resident in the year 1292.

During the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the LAVON surname continued to spread across France, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One such person was Pierre LAVON, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Rouen during the 15th century. Records from the local archives mention his name in connection with various business transactions and property dealings.

In the 16th century, the LAVON surname also appeared in the historical records of the Champagne region of France. A certain Jacques LAVON, born in 1527, was a prominent winemaker and vineyard owner in the town of Épernay. His descendants continued the family's winemaking tradition for several generations.

Another notable figure with the LAVON surname was Marie LAVON, a French author and poet who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1645 in the city of Lyon, she gained recognition for her literary works, which included a collection of love poems and a historical novel set during the reign of King Louis XIV.

As the LAVON surname spread across France and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Lavone, Lavonet, and Lavonneau. These variations often reflected regional dialects or local pronunciations of the name.

Over the centuries, the LAVON surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, scholars, military officers, and political figures. Some examples include Émile LAVON, a French painter active in the 19th century, and Jean-Paul LAVON, a renowned philosopher and professor who lived from 1892 to 1968.

While the LAVON surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, it is found in various countries and regions, with its bearers continuing to contribute to the rich tapestry of human history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavon

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

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

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