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

Tavernier, 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 Tavernier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tavernier in America

Tavernier is the 26229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tavernier surname appeared 932 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 Tavernier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tavernier 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 Tavernier

The surname Tavernier is of French origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "taverne," meaning "tavern" or "inn," and likely referred to someone who operated or lived near a tavern. The name is found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas.

The earliest known record of the surname Tavernier dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the historic tax rolls of Paris. In the 14th century, the name was documented in the town of Troyes, where a Jacques Tavernier was recorded as a vintner.

One of the earliest prominent individuals with the surname Tavernier was Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), a French gem merchant and traveler who visited India and Persia. His journals, "Les Six Voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier," provided valuable insights into the culture and trade of the regions he visited.

Another notable figure was Jules Tavernier (1844-1889), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of military scenes and battles. His works are displayed in various museums, including the Louvre in Paris.

In the 20th century, René Tavernier (1915-1995) was a French film director and screenwriter, best known for his films "The Watchmaker of Saint-Paul" and "The Clockmaker."

The surname Tavernier has also appeared in various place names throughout history. For instance, in the 14th century, there was a reference to the village of "Tavernières" in the Burgundy region of France, likely derived from the surname.

Other historical records include a mention of a Nicolas Tavernier in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the surname may have had a presence in England during the Norman conquest.

While the surname Tavernier originated in France, it has since spread to other countries, including Canada, the United States, and various European nations. However, the historical roots and earliest documented references remain firmly grounded in medieval France and its tavern-keeping traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tavernier

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

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

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