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

Naron, 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 Naron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naron in America

Naron is the 23283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naron surname appeared 1,094 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 Naron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naron 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 Naron

The surname NARON is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "naron," which referred to a specific type of nasal sound or twang in the speech pattern. Historically, this name was prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NARON surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings conducted in England in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. This historical document includes references to individuals bearing the name NARON, suggesting their presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Pierre NARON (c. 1120-1185) gained recognition as a skilled architect and stonemason. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable churches and abbeys in the Normandy region, including the Abbaye aux Dames in Caen.

During the 13th century, a prominent family bearing the NARON surname emerged in the town of Arles, located in the southern region of Provence. One of their ancestors, Guilhem NARON (c. 1210-1275), served as a respected magistrate and played a significant role in the local governance of the town.

In the 15th century, a French explorer named Jacques NARON (c. 1425-1492) embarked on several voyages to the Americas, where he is believed to have established trade routes and settlements along the eastern coast of present-day Canada. His explorations and encounters with indigenous communities were documented in a series of journals, which have become valuable historical sources.

Another notable figure was Marguerite NARON (1572-1640), a French playwright and poet from the Renaissance era. She gained recognition for her contributions to the development of early modern French literature, particularly in the genre of pastoral plays and sonnets.

Throughout the centuries, the NARON surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as Naronville, a small village in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, and Naronville-sur-Meuse, a commune in the Meuse department of northeastern France.

While the NARON surname may have experienced variations in spelling over time, such as Naron, Narone, and Naronne, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the French culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naron

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

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

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