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

Raquedan, 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 Raquedan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raquedan in America

Raquedan is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raquedan surname appeared 110 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 Raquedan.

The history of the last name Raquedan

The surname Raquedan originated in the Brittany region of northwestern France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Breton words "raq" meaning "field" and "tan" meaning "fire," suggesting a possible link to agricultural practices or a descriptive name related to a field or land that was burnt.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raquedan can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, dating back to the 9th century. The spelling variations encountered in these ancient records include Raquedain, Raquedayn, and Raquedane.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Alain de Raquedan was mentioned in the Chronicles of Gervase of Canterbury, an English historian and writer. Alain de Raquedan was a prominent figure during the reign of King Henry II of England and is believed to have been a knight from Brittany.

During the 13th century, a renowned Breton poet and troubadour named Yvon de Raquedan gained recognition for his works in the Breton language. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but his literary contributions showcase the cultural significance of the name during that era.

Another notable figure was Jean de Raquedan, a merchant and explorer from Brittany who embarked on voyages to the New World in the late 15th century. His travels and trading activities were documented in the logs of French maritime expeditions to the Americas.

In the 16th century, a Catholic theologian and philosopher named François de Raquedan made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. Born in 1520 in Rennes, Brittany, he was renowned for his writings on metaphysics and the reconciliation of faith and reason.

While the surname Raquedan originated in Brittany, it eventually spread to other regions of France and beyond due to migration and diaspora. Over the centuries, the name has been associated with various historical figures, scholars, and prominent individuals, reflecting its enduring legacy and evolution across different cultural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raquedan

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

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

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