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

Vilfort, 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 Vilfort surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vilfort in America

Vilfort is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vilfort surname appeared 127 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 Vilfort.

The history of the last name Vilfort

The surname Vilfort has its origins in northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "ville" meaning "town" and "fort" meaning "strong" or "fortified." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a fortified town or near a fortified structure.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vilfort can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters and records, mentions a certain Robertus de Vilfort, who was a landowner in the region.

The Vilfort name also appears in several other historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and documents from the French monarchy. In these records, the name is sometimes spelled as Villefort or Vilfort, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era.

One notable individual bearing the Vilfort name was Jean de Vilfort, a French nobleman and military leader who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1489). He served under King Charles VII and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against England.

Another individual of historical significance was Antoine de Vilfort (c. 1560-1637), a French diplomat and ambassador who represented the interests of King Henry IV and King Louis XIII in various European courts. He is known for his diplomatic efforts in negotiating treaties and alliances during a period of political turmoil in Europe.

In the 17th century, the Vilfort name can be found in the records of the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti). One notable figure from this era was Pierre Vilfort (c. 1650-1712), a plantation owner and member of the colonial elite.

Moving further back in time, there are references to a Robertus de Vilfort in the Domesday Book, the famous survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This entry suggests that the Vilfort name may have originated even earlier, possibly among the Norman nobles who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Throughout history, the Vilfort surname has been associated with various place names, such as Vilfort-sur-Serre and Vilfort-la-Guyarde, both located in the northern regions of France. These place names likely influenced the spelling and variants of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vilfort

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

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 Vilfort 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.

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

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