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

Pechon, 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 Pechon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pechon in America

Pechon is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pechon surname appeared 115 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 Pechon.

The history of the last name Pechon

The surname Pechon has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "pechon," which means a small fish or a minnow. This name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who caught or sold small fish.

In medieval France, surnames often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of residence. The name Pechon could have been used to identify someone who lived near a stream or a river, where they likely fished for a living.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pechon can be found in the Chartres Cathedral archives from the year 1185, where a certain Guillaume Pechon is mentioned as a resident of the city of Chartres.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Burgundy, particularly in the towns of Dijon and Beaune. It is possible that the name Pechon was more prevalent in this area during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Pechon was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lyon. His name is documented in several trade records and property deeds from the 1360s.

Another significant person with the surname Pechon was Pierre Pechon (1535-1612), a French philosopher and writer who was born in Châlons-en-Champagne. He is known for his work "De la Philosophie Naturelle," which explored topics in natural philosophy and science.

In the 17th century, the name Pechon was associated with the small village of Pechon, located in the department of Ardèche in southeastern France. It is likely that the village took its name from the surname, rather than the other way around.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Jacques Pechon (1720-1798) was a French architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Lyon.

The 19th century saw the birth of Émile Pechon (1838-1914), a French painter and illustrator who was known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Normandy region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pechon

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

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

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