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

Radant, 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 Radant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radant in America

Radant is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radant surname appeared 272 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 Radant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radant 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 Radant

The surname RADANT has its origins in the Netherlands, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "rad," meaning "wheel," and the suffix "-ant," indicating a profession or occupation. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who worked as wheelwrights or in a related trade involving wheels.

One of the earliest documented references to the RADANT surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a child named Pieter Radant was baptized in 1598. The name also appears in various municipal records and tax rolls from the same period, indicating that the family was established in the city during the Dutch Golden Age.

In the 17th century, the RADANT name began to spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and tradesmen ventured to other parts of Europe and the broader world. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Jan Radant, a merchant and ship owner from Rotterdam, who was instrumental in establishing trade routes between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies in the early 1600s.

Another historical figure of note is Adriaan Radant, a celebrated painter and engraver from Delft, who lived from 1616 to 1687. His intricate etchings and landscapes were highly sought after by collectors throughout Europe, and several of his works can be found in prestigious museums today.

As the Dutch influence expanded globally, the RADANT surname also found its way to various colonies and settlements. In the late 17th century, records show a family by the name of Radant residing in Nieuw Amsterdam (present-day New York City), where they were among the early settlers of the Dutch colony.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the RADANT family was Willem Radant, a Dutch-born engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the famed Suez Canal in Egypt. His contributions to this monumental project earned him recognition and respect both in his homeland and abroad.

While the RADANT surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history spans centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse experiences and accomplishments of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radant

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

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

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