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

Souverain, 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 Souverain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Souverain in America

Souverain is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Souverain surname appeared 213 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 Souverain.

The history of the last name Souverain

The surname "SOUVERAIN" is of French origin, originating in the medieval period around the 12th to 13th centuries. It is derived from the Old French word "soverain," which means "sovereign" or "supreme ruler." The name likely referred to someone who held a position of authority or power, such as a lord or nobleman.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to regions of northern France, particularly in areas like Normandy and Picardy. Historical records indicate that the name appeared in various forms, including "Souvrain," "Souveren," and "Souverain."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Souverain, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and charters related to land ownership and feudal rights.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jacques Souverain was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Rouen. His name appears in several business records and contracts from that time period.

During the 15th century, a family of the name Souverain resided in the town of Amiens, located in the historical region of Picardy. Several members of this family held positions of authority within the local government and were involved in civic affairs.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named François Souverain was born in Paris in 1548. He was a professor at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Souverain was Louis Souverain, a French military officer who served during the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was mentioned in various historical accounts of the war.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Souverain has been associated with various places and regions in France, including the towns of Souverain-Moulin and Souverain-Laye, both of which likely derived their names from individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Souverain

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

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

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