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

Vezina, 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 Vezina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vezina in America

Vezina is the 19105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vezina surname appeared 1,424 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 Vezina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vezina 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 Vezina

The surname VEZINA originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, where it first appeared in the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "vezin," which means "neighbor" or "close companion." The name likely referred to someone who lived in close proximity to others or was part of a tight-knit community.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the VEZINA surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was spelled as "Veisin" in this historical document.

During the Middle Ages, the VEZINA name spread across various regions of France, and several variations in spelling emerged, such as "Vesin," "Vezin," and "Voisin." These spelling variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pierre VEZINA (born around 1310) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He played a significant role in the local economy and left a lasting legacy in the region.

Another historical figure with the VEZINA surname was Jacques VEZINA (1532-1602), a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. He was known for his writings on ethics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 17th century, many French settlers with the VEZINA surname immigrated to New France (now Canada), particularly to the province of Quebec. One of the earliest recorded settlers was Jean VEZINA, who arrived in Quebec City in 1635 and established a family in the area.

In the late 18th century, a French military officer named François VEZINA (1756-1828) gained recognition for his service during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable individual with the VEZINA surname was Marie-Anne VEZINA (1786-1850), a renowned artist and painter from Quebec. Her works captured the beauty of the Canadian landscape and the daily life of the habitants, and she is considered one of the pioneers of Canadian art.

Throughout history, the VEZINA surname has been closely associated with the French-speaking regions of Canada, particularly Quebec, where many descendants of the original settlers still reside today. The name has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vezina

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

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

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