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

Normandin, 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 Normandin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Normandin in America

Normandin is the 15080th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Normandin surname appeared 1,956 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Normandin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Normandin 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 Normandin

The surname Normandin has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "Normand" and "in," which together translate to "person from Normandy."

One of the earliest known references to the Normandin surname can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a record of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy. This document, dating back to the 13th century, includes several individuals with the surname Normandin or variations such as Normanin and Normandin.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Jean Normandin was recorded as a merchant and landowner in the town of Caen, Normandy. His descendants continued to use the surname and played influential roles in the region's economic and social affairs.

During the 16th century, the Normandin family expanded beyond Normandy, with some members settling in other parts of France. One notable individual was Pierre Normandin, born in 1542, who became a respected scholar and theologian at the University of Paris.

As the Normandin surname spread throughout France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 17th century, a branch of the family migrated to Canada, where they settled in the province of Quebec. One of the earliest recorded Normandins in Canada was Jacques Normandin, born in 1635, who became a prominent farmer and landowner in the region.

Over the centuries, the Normandin surname has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 18th century, André Normandin (1703-1782) was a respected architect and engineer who designed several churches and public buildings in France. In the 19th century, Louis Normandin (1825-1897) was a French-Canadian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the political and cultural life of Quebec.

Other notable individuals with the surname Normandin include: Marie-Anne Normandin (1751-1828), a French-Canadian philanthropist and educator; Auguste Normandin (1828-1904), a French painter and engraver; and René Normandin (1905-1976), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament.

The Normandin surname has a rich history, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Normandy region of France. Over the centuries, individuals with this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, ranging from architecture and art to politics and education, both in their homeland and in the countries they migrated to.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Normandin

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

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

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