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

Molaison, 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 Molaison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molaison in America

Molaison is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molaison surname appeared 376 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 Molaison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molaison 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 Molaison

The surname Molaison has its origins in the Normandy region of France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "mole" and "aison," which referred to a small hill or mound. This name likely originated during the medieval period, when it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of residence or a distinctive geographical feature near their home.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Molaison can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Fontenay, a collection of charters and records from the Abbey of Saint-Étienne de Fontenay in Normandy, dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus de Molaisun" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Testa de Nevill, an early English survey of land ownership and feudal services. This record includes references to "Willielmus de Molayson" and "Johannes de Molaysun," suggesting that the name had spread to England by this time, likely brought over by Norman settlers.

During the 14th century, the name was also found in various historical records in Normandy, such as the "Rôles Normands" and the "Actes Normands de la Chambre des Comptes." These documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Molaison," "Molayson," and "Molleison."

One notable individual with the surname Molaison was Jean Molaison, a French poet and writer who lived from 1530 to 1598. He was born in Rouen, Normandy, and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Les Amours Pastorales."

Another notable figure was Étienne Molaison, a French military engineer and architect who lived from 1640 to 1715. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and military structures in France during the reign of Louis XIV.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Molaison family was Pierre-Joseph Molaison, a French lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Estates General in 1789, representing the Third Estate during the early stages of the French Revolution.

The name Molaison also appeared in historical records in Canada, likely brought over by French settlers. One example is François Molaison, a farmer and landowner who lived in Quebec in the late 17th century and was among the early settlers in the region.

In the 19th century, a notable individual with the surname Molaison was Louis Molaison, a French-Canadian merchant and entrepreneur who lived from 1820 to 1892. He established a successful trading business in Montreal and was involved in various commercial ventures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molaison

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

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

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