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

Mesidor, 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 Mesidor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mesidor in America

Mesidor is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mesidor surname appeared 779 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 Mesidor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mesidor 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 Mesidor

The surname Mesidor originates from France, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "mésidor," which was the name of the tenth month in the French Republican calendar introduced during the French Revolution. This month spanned from June 19th to July 18th and was named after the French words "moisson" (harvest) and "dorer" (to gild), signifying the time of year when crops were harvested and turned golden.

While the origins of the name Mesidor can be traced back to France, it is unclear exactly where in the country it first emerged. Some historical records suggest that the name may have originated in the Normandy region, where it was potentially associated with families involved in agricultural pursuits or related to the harvest season.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mesidor surname can be found in the 16th-century French manuscript "Les Grandes Chroniques de France," which chronicles the history of France from its origins to the reign of King Charles VI. However, the specific context and details surrounding this early mention of the name are not readily available.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jean Mesidor (1620-1687) was a French philosopher and writer who authored several works exploring moral and ethical principles. His contributions to philosophical discourse during that era may have helped to further establish the Mesidor name within intellectual circles.

Another historical figure bearing the Mesidor surname was Pierre Mesidor (1742-1801), a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of general and played a role in several notable campaigns, including the Siege of Toulon in 1793.

During the 19th century, the Mesidor name gained further recognition with the birth of Marie-Jeanne Mesidor (1839-1909), a French author and poet who wrote under the pen name "Comtesse de Puliga." Her literary works, which often explored themes of love and nature, garnered critical acclaim and helped to elevate the cultural significance of the Mesidor name.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Émile Mesidor (1892-1972) made significant contributions to the field of Haitian literature. As a novelist, poet, and journalist, he was instrumental in promoting the Haitian literary movement known as the "Indigenous Renaissance" and helped to broaden the international recognition of Haitian cultural identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mesidor

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

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

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