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

Valbrun, 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 Valbrun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valbrun in America

Valbrun is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valbrun surname appeared 353 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 Valbrun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valbrun 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 Valbrun

The surname Valbrun has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "val" meaning valley and "brun" meaning brown, suggesting a connection to a location or topographical feature.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, where a certain Gaudefroy de Valbrun is referenced. This indicates that the name was already established in the region of Chartres, France, during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Jean de Valbrun who served as a knight under the French king Charles VI. He was also the lord of the manor of Valbrun, a small village in the region of Normandy, which may have been the origin of the surname.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents, such as the Registres paroissiaux de Paris, where several individuals bearing the Valbrun surname were recorded as residents of the city.

One notable figure from this period was François de Valbrun (1525-1589), a French military commander who fought in the French Wars of Religion. He was known for his bravery and was granted the title of Baron de Valbrun by King Henry IV.

Another prominent individual was Marie-Anne de Valbrun (1670-1747), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Orleans. She gained recognition for her memoirs, which provided insights into the life of the French nobility during the reign of Louis XIV.

In the 18th century, the Valbrun name gained further prominence with Philippe-Jacques de Valbrun (1718-1786), a French diplomat and author who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. His writings on his travels and diplomatic experiences were highly regarded at the time.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was Émile de Valbrun (1801-1879), a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are currently held in various museums and collections.

Throughout its history, the Valbrun surname has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Chartres, and Paris. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over time, its connection to the Old French roots and geographical associations has remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valbrun

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

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

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