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

Verdon, 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 Verdon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdon in America

Verdon is the 26910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdon surname appeared 902 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 Verdon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verdon 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 Verdon

The surname Verdon originated in the region of Burgundy, France during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "vert," meaning green, and "dun," referring to a hill or elevated land. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a green hill or verdant area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verdon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Verdun," indicating an individual or family from the town of Verdun in northeastern France.

In the 12th century, the Verdon family held significant power and influence in the region of Provence, southern France. Records show that Raimbaud de Verdon was a prominent figure during this time, serving as the Seneschal of Provence under the Count of Toulouse.

During the 13th century, the name Verdon appeared in various forms, such as "Verdun," "Verdoun," and "Verdoine." Notable individuals from this period include Sir John de Verdon (1249-1297), an English knight and landowner who served as the Lord of Buckland in Shropshire.

In the 14th century, the Verdon family had established itself in England, with several members holding important positions. One such individual was Sir Walter Verdon (1315-1386), a knight and landowner in Warwickshire who served as the Sheriff of Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

The name Verdon continued to be prominent in various parts of Europe throughout the subsequent centuries. In the 16th century, François Veron (1516-1598) was a French theologian and author known for his works on religious controversies during the Reformation.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas. One notable individual was Sir Francis Verdon (1620-1687), an English-born colonial governor of Antigua and Barbados in the West Indies.

Other notable individuals with the surname Verdon include John Verdon (1942-), an American author of crime fiction novels, and Violette Verdon (1933-2022), a French actress and dancer who appeared in several films and stage productions.

Throughout its history, the surname Verdon has undergone various spelling variations, reflecting regional differences and linguistic influences. However, its origins can be traced back to the green hills and elevated lands of medieval Burgundy, France, where the name first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdon

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

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

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