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

Quevillon, 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 Quevillon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quevillon in America

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

The Quevillon 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 Quevillon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quevillon 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 Quevillon

The surname Quevillon originates from France, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "quevillon," which means a wooden wedge used by coopers to secure the staves of a barrel or cask. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with the occupation of a cooper or someone involved in the barrel-making trade.

Quevillon is particularly prominent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. Historical records indicate that the name was well-established in these areas by the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Variations in spelling, such as Quévilion, Quévilllon, and Quevilion, can be found in old documents from that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quevillon appears in the "Registres Paroissiaux," a collection of parish registers from the 17th century. These records document the baptism of Pierre Quevillon in the town of Avranches, Normandy, in 1632.

The name Quevillon has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. Jean-Baptiste Quevillon (1755-1823) was a French-Canadian farmer and militia captain who played a role in the defense of Lower Canada during the War of 1812. Another notable figure was Émile Quevillon (1868-1952), a French-Canadian painter and sculptor known for his landscapes and religious works.

In the literary realm, Gabriel Quevillon (1914-1985) was a renowned French-Canadian poet and playwright. His works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him recognition as one of the most influential writers of his time.

Other notable individuals with the surname Quevillon include Jacques Quevillon (1902-1983), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec, and Clément Quevillon (1910-1996), a French-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful construction company and supported various charitable causes.

While the surname Quevillon has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and settlement in regions such as Canada and the United States. The name continues to hold significance as a reflection of its historical origins and the contributions of those who have borne it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quevillon

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

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

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