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

Raynard, 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 Raynard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raynard in America

Raynard is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raynard surname appeared 282 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 Raynard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raynard 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 Raynard

The surname Raynard has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "reinard," which means "fox." This name was likely bestowed upon someone who exhibited sly or cunning behavior, much like the traits associated with the fox.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raynard can be found in the medieval fable "Roman de Renart," a satirical collection of stories featuring the cunning fox Renart. This literary work, which dates back to the 12th century, provides insight into the cultural significance and symbolism associated with the name during that era.

In England, the name Raynard appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Gilles Raynard is mentioned in the records of the city of Paris. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

In the 15th century, a French soldier named Jean Raynard distinguished himself in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was recognized for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield, earning him a place in the annals of French military history.

Another notable figure with the surname Raynard was Étienne Raynard, a 16th-century French cartographer and explorer. He was known for his detailed maps of the Americas and his contributions to the exploration and colonization efforts of the New World.

In the 18th century, the name Raynard gained prominence in the field of literature with the French playwright and poet, François Raynard. Born in 1735, he was celebrated for his satirical works and contributions to the French Enlightenment movement.

While the surname Raynard has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including England, where variations such as Reynard and Renard can be found. The name has also been associated with various place names, such as the village of Raynard in the French region of Burgundy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raynard

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

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

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