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

Odon, 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 Odon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odon in America

Odon is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odon surname appeared 231 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 Odon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odon 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 Odon

The surname ODON has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "odun," which means a fortified place or stronghold. The name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked at a fortified location.

One of the earliest documented references to the name ODON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Normandy from 1195, where a certain Robert Odon is mentioned as a landowner. Another early record is from the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres in 1220, which mentions a Gervais Odon as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the ODON name appeared in various regions of France, including Normandy, Picardy, and Île-de-France. Some of the earliest recorded spellings include Odun, Odun, Odon, and Odoyn, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that era.

During the Middle Ages, the ODON name was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Pierre ODON, a French theologian and theologian who lived from 1330 to 1397. He was a renowned scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.

Another noteworthy individual was Jean ODON, a French military commander who served under King Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1380 and played a crucial role in the French victory at the Battle of Patay in 1429.

In the 16th century, the ODON name continued to be prominent in France. Jehan ODON, born in 1515, was a renowned lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris. His legal writings and opinions were highly influential during that time.

Later, in the 17th century, Jacques ODON (1630-1698) was a French painter and engraver known for his religious and allegorical works. He was a member of the prestigious Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris.

The surname ODON also has a connection to several place names in France. For example, the village of Odonville in the Normandy region is believed to be derived from the name ODON. Additionally, the commune of Odon in the Calvados department may have originated from the same source.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odon

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

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

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