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

Re'on, 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 Re'on surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Re'on in America

Re'on is the 134037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Re'on surname appeared 116 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Re'on.

The history of the last name Re'on

The surname Reon is believed to have origins in France, particularly from the region of Normandy. The name dates back to the medieval period, around the 11th and 12th centuries. Derived possibly from the Old French word "reon," which means "stream" or "brook," the surname may have originally been a topographical name given to people living near a stream or brook.

Early records from the French region of Normandy make mention of families bearing the surname Reon. Manuscripts from the 13th century, like the Cartulary of Mont-Saint-Michel, indicate the presence of individuals with variants of this surname in the region. The name appears to be relatively rare but has persisted in historical records through the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname is Jean de Reon, a landowner in Normandy, who was documented in the early 1300s. His name appears in land grants and records, illustrating the family’s position and standing during that time.

As the surname spread, it underwent several variations in spelling. For instance, during the 16th century, historical records in Britain list a Thomas Reonne, who migrated from Normandy to England. He settled in the vicinity of London and his family name became integrated into English records.

French historian Jacques de Reon, born in 1789 and died in 1845, was a notable figure with this surname. His works on medieval French history are still referenced by scholars today, providing a glimpse into the life of a person with the surname in the more recent historical context.

Louis Reon, a soldier in Napoleon Bonaparte's army, was noted for his participation in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. His name appears in military archives, underscoring the spread of the surname across various facets of society, including the military.

In Spain, the surname appears in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with Maria de Reon, a converso, recorded in Seville in 1605. This signifies the presence of the surname beyond France and England, further spreading into Mediterranean Europe.

Finally, Pierre Reon, born in 1900 and died in 1982, was a French painter known for his contributions to the Post-Impressionist movement. His artworks are exhibited in several art museums around France, providing an artistic legacy to the surname.

Throughout history, the surname Reon has appeared in various regions and contexts, demonstrating its journey from a topographical name in medieval Normandy to its presence in historical and cultural records across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Re'on

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Re'on 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 Re'on was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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