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

Rulon, 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 Rulon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rulon in America

Rulon is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rulon surname appeared 457 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 Rulon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rulon 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 Rulon

The surname Rulon has its origins in the French language and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in France. It is derived from the Old French word 'rolon,' which referred to a small wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived near or was associated with a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rulon can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, France, dating back to the 9th century. In this document, a person named Rollon is mentioned, which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the name Rulon.

During the Middle Ages, the name Rulon appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of France. For instance, in the 13th century, a knight named Jehan Rulon was mentioned in the annals of the city of Troyes in the Champagne region.

In the 15th century, the name Rulon was associated with a prominent family in the region of Normandy. One notable member of this family was Guillaume Rulon, who was born in 1412 and served as a magistrate in the city of Rouen.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Rulon was Jacques Rulon, a French soldier who fought in the Italian Wars during the 16th century. He was born in 1525 and gained recognition for his bravery in the Battle of Pavia in 1525.

In the 17th century, the name Rulon can be found in connection with several places in France. For example, there was a hamlet called Rulons in the Ardennes region, likely derived from the surname itself.

Other notable individuals with the surname Rulon include:

1. François Rulon (1697-1764), a French historian and author who wrote about the history of Normandy.
2. Pierre Rulon (1768-1833), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
3. Émilie Rulon (1819-1892), a French novelist and poet known for her works exploring themes of love and passion.
4. Auguste Rulon (1870-1946), a French sculptor whose works were exhibited in prominent galleries across Europe.
5. Marcel Rulon (1901-1985), a French engineer and inventor who held several patents for various mechanical devices.

While the surname Rulon has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and early usage of this surname within the French context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rulon

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

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

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