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

Vilbrun, 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 Vilbrun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vilbrun in America

Vilbrun is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vilbrun surname appeared 203 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 Vilbrun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vilbrun 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 Vilbrun

The surname Vilbrun has its roots in the French language, originating from the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. The name is a combination of two Old French words: "ville," meaning town or village, and "brun," which translates to brown or dark-skinned.

In the early 12th century, records indicate that the Vilbrun family resided in the village of Villebrun, located near the town of Caen in the Calvados department of Normandy. This place name likely contributed to the formation of their surname, as it was common practice during that era for people to adopt surnames derived from the locations where they lived or originated.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Vilbrun name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This cartulary, which contained records of land grants and transactions, features several references to individuals bearing the Vilbrun surname.

Over the centuries, the Vilbrun family spread throughout various regions of France, with some members establishing themselves in other parts of Europe and beyond. Notable individuals who carried the Vilbrun surname include Jacques Vilbrun (1590-1647), a French theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects, and Henri Vilbrun (1708-1782), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Bourges.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Vilbrun (1765-1832), a French aristocrat and philanthropist who founded several orphanages and schools in Paris during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her efforts to improve the lives of underprivileged children earned her widespread recognition and respect.

In the 19th century, Pierre Vilbrun (1812-1887), a French military officer and explorer, gained fame for his expeditions to North Africa and the Middle East. His detailed accounts and maps of these regions contributed significantly to the understanding of their geography and cultures at the time.

Lastly, Émilie Vilbrun (1879-1957), a renowned French artist and sculptor, was celebrated for her avant-garde works that challenged traditional artistic norms. Her sculptures and paintings were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now housed in various museums around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vilbrun

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

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

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