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

Sapon, 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 Sapon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sapon in America

Sapon is the 37848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sapon surname appeared 587 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 Sapon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sapon 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 Sapon

The surname Sapon has its origins in France, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "sapon," which means "soap." This suggests that the name may have been occupational in origin, referring to someone who made or sold soap.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Sapon name can be found in the historic records of the Champagne region of France. In the year 1286, a man named Pierre Sapon was listed as a resident of the town of Troyes. It's possible that he was involved in the soap-making trade, as Troyes was known for its thriving textile industry and the production of soap was an important part of this industry.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. In the Normandy town of Caen, a record from 1342 mentions a man named Jehan Sapon, who may have been a soap maker or merchant.

As the centuries passed, the Sapon name continued to be found throughout France. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Jean Sapon, a French Protestant reformer and theologian who lived from approximately 1515 to 1590. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement in France and wrote several influential works on theology.

Another notable bearer of the Sapon name was François Sapon, a French painter who lived from 1635 to 1699. He was known for his religious paintings and worked extensively in churches and convents throughout France.

In the 18th century, a man named Jacques Sapon (1732-1802) gained recognition as a French architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban projects in the city of Lyon.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most famous individuals with the Sapon surname was Victor Sapon (1835-1911), a French chemist and inventor. He is credited with developing several important chemical processes and patents, including the production of synthetic indigo dye.

It's important to note that while the Sapon name has a long history in France, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to migration and travel. However, the earliest recorded examples and origins of the name can be traced back to France in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sapon

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

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

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