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

Ryon, 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 Ryon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ryon in America

Ryon is the 23135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ryon surname appeared 1,103 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 Ryon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ryon 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 Ryon

The surname RYON has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "rion," which means a small stream or rivulet. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a small watercourse.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the RYON surname can be found in ancient French documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the tax rolls and census records of various regions in France during that period.

One notable historical reference is the appearance of the RYON name in the Hundred Years' War records from the 14th and 15th centuries. Several individuals with this surname were documented as soldiers or knights fighting for the French side during this prolonged conflict between England and France.

In terms of place names, the RYON surname is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, specifically in areas around the towns of Ryon and Rion. These place names likely influenced the development of the surname over time.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the RYON surname is Jean RYON, who was born in the late 13th century in the village of Rion, near Rouen, in Normandy. He was a prominent landowner and local figure in the region.

Another notable bearer of the RYON name was Philippe RYON, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, there was a renowned French historian and scholar named François RYON, who authored several influential works on the history and culture of France during the Renaissance period.

Moving into the 17th century, Jacques RYON was a French explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the West Indies. He is credited with mapping and charting various islands and coastal regions in the Caribbean.

Finally, in the 19th century, Auguste RYON was a prominent French artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was part of the influential Barbizon School of painters and his works are displayed in several major art museums across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ryon

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

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

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