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

Wallon, 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 Wallon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wallon in America

Wallon is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wallon surname appeared 160 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 Wallon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wallon 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 Wallon

The surname WALLON has its origins in the French-speaking region of Wallonia, located in present-day Belgium. It emerged in the Middle Ages, deriving from the Old French word "walon," which referred to the people and language of this area.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in medieval charters and documents from the County of Hainaut and the Duchy of Brabant. One notable example is Huon Wallon, a knight mentioned in a 1185 charter from the town of Mons.

As a toponymic surname, WALLON likely originated from individuals who hailed from specific towns or villages within Wallonia. For instance, the village of Wallon-Cappel in the Nord department of France may have contributed to the surname's development.

In the 13th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Jean de Wallon (1235-1314), a distinguished cleric and statesman who served as the Chancellor of France under King Philip IV. He played a crucial role in resolving conflicts between the French monarchy and the papacy.

Another prominent figure bearing the WALLON surname was Henri Wallon (1812-1904), a French historian, statesman, and philosopher. He served as the Minister of Public Instruction and authored several influential works on the French Revolution and the history of slavery.

During the Renaissance period, the WALLON name was associated with the arts. Valentin Wallon (1575-1635) was a renowned Flemish painter known for his religious and mythological works, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, Henri-Alexandre Wallon (1812-1904) made significant contributions to the field of education and child psychology. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of developmental psychology and served as the Minister of Public Instruction in France.

Another notable figure was Georges Wallon (1875-1963), a French politician and writer who actively participated in the Resistance movement during World War II. He served as the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic in 1944-1946.

Throughout its history, the WALLON surname has been associated with various professions, including clergy, statesmen, artists, educators, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wallon

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

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

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