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

Poleon, 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 Poleon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poleon in America

Poleon is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poleon surname appeared 200 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 Poleon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poleon 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 Poleon

The surname POLEON originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "poulain," meaning a colt or young horse. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with horses, such as a groom or stable hand.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name POLEON can be found in the Doomsday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Pullen." This document was a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England, suggesting that the name had already spread to other parts of Europe by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Polain" and "Pollain," which are closer to the modern spelling of POLEON. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the POLEON surname became associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Jacques Poleon (1537-1592), a French theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subject of natural law.

In the 17th century, Pierre Poleon (1610-1680) was a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Château de Vincennes and the Palais du Luxembourg.

Another notable bearer of the POLEON name was Marie-Thérèse Poleon (1718-1798), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations for the poor and underprivileged.

During the 18th century, the POLEON surname also appeared in various place names, such as Poleonville, a small village in the Champagne region of France. This suggests that the name had become well-established in certain areas and may have been used to identify specific localities.

In the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste Poleon (1815-1887) was a prominent French artist known for his landscape paintings, which often depicted rural scenes from his native Normandy region.

Throughout its history, the POLEON surname has been associated with a diverse range of individuals and occupations, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poleon

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

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

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