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

Molón, 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 Molón surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Molón in America

Molón is the 126400th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molón surname appeared 125 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Molón.

The history of the last name Molón

The surname Molon is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. The name is found predominantly in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding Veneto and Lombardy. It is derived from Old Italian or Latin words and can be traced back to the medieval Latin word molonus which means "mill". This suggests that the initial bearers of the name were either millers by trade or lived near a mill.

One of the earliest historical references to the Molon surname appears in a document from the 13th century in the region of Venice, where a certain Bartolomeo Molon is mentioned as a mill owner. This document indicates that the surname Molon was already established by this time and associated with people involved in the milling business.

In the 15th century, another notable figure bearing the surname was Giovanni Molon, who was a prominent merchant in Milan. Records from 1473 show that he played a significant role in the local economy and had dealings that extended as far as Florence. His name appears in several trade documents, proving the surname’s link to commerce and trade.

By the 16th century, the Molon surname had spread to other parts of Italy. A well-known figure from this period is Pietro Molon, a respected scholar and author, born in 1545 and died in 1602. His writings on early Renaissance science and philosophy were widely distributed and contributed to his lasting legacy.

In the 18th century, the surname appeared again in Venice with Maria Molon, a celebrated painter born in 1760 who died in 1820. Her works were praised for their detail and emotional depth, making her a notable figure in Venetian art circles. Paintings signed by her can still be found in various art galleries and collections.

Into the 19th century, the Molon name continued to be of significance. One example is Alessandro Molon, a political activist born in 1813 who died in 1872. He was involved in the movements leading to the unification of Italy and had a noteworthy influence in the regional politics of Lombardy. His name frequently appears in historical accounts of the Italian unification period.

The surname Molon has a rich history connected to various professions, including milling, commerce, scholarship, art, and politics, primarily within Italy. Such historical references demonstrate the longstanding presence and contribution of individuals with this surname to Italian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molón

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Molón 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.

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

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