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

Telon, 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 Telon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Telon in America

Telon is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Telon surname appeared 182 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 Telon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Telon 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 Telon

The surname "TELON" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "telón," which means "curtain" or "drape." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with the occupation of a curtain maker or someone involved in textile production.

The earliest records of the surname "TELON" can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in eastern Spain. One notable example is the mention of a Guillem Telon in a land registry document from the city of Barcelona, dated around 1350.

During the 15th century, the surname "TELON" appeared in various municipal and church records across Spain, indicating its widespread usage. One notable individual was Juan Telon, a merchant from Seville who was granted a trade license in 1472 by King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

In the 16th century, the surname "TELON" made its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Pedro Telon, a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

Another notable figure was Francisca Telon, a Spanish nun who established a convent in Quito, Ecuador, in the late 16th century. Her work and dedication to the Catholic faith earned her a reputation as a pious and charitable woman.

In the 17th century, the surname "TELON" was also found in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable individual was Giuseppe Telon, an Italian architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome during the Baroque period, including the Church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale, completed in 1678.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname "TELON" was Miguel Telon, a Spanish military officer who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession. He rose to the rank of brigadier general and was awarded the prestigious Order of Santiago for his bravery and service.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "TELON" continued to be found in various regions around the world, reflecting the global spread of the Spanish diaspora. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, its roots in the textile industry and cultural heritage of Spain remain a significant part of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Telon

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

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

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