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

Verdun, 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 Verdun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdun in America

Verdun is the 33196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdun surname appeared 689 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 Verdun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verdun 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 Verdun

The surname Verdun originates from France and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the town of Verdun, located in the Meuse department in northeastern France. The name Verdun itself comes from the Celtic words "viro" meaning "broad" and "dunum" meaning "hill" or "fort," suggesting that the town was built on a broad hill or fortified area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Verdun can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname may have migrated to England from France during or shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Philippe de Verdun was mentioned in historical records as a companion of King Richard I of England during the Third Crusade. Philippe de Verdun was likely named after the town of Verdun, indicating the surname's early association with the region.

During the 13th century, a nobleman named Raoul de Verdun was recorded as a participant in the Seventh Crusade. He was part of the forces led by King Louis IX of France, further solidifying the surname's connection to the region and its military history.

In the 14th century, a French knight named Jean de Verdun was noted for his service in the Hundred Years' War against England. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he was awarded lands and titles by the French Crown.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was Nicolas de Verdun, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1508. He was a prominent scholar at the University of Paris and authored several works on theology and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Verdun has been associated with various notable individuals, reflecting its French origins and the historical significance of the town from which it derives its name. While the spelling may have evolved slightly over time, the surname remains a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdun

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

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

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