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

Wavrin, 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 Wavrin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wavrin in America

Wavrin is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wavrin surname appeared 104 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 Wavrin.

The history of the last name Wavrin

The surname "WAVRIN" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, specifically in the areas around the commune of Wavrin, located in the department of Nord. The name is likely derived from the Germanic word "wabra," which means "stream" or "brook," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a body of water.

The name "WAVRIN" first appears in historical records dating back to the 11th century, with references found in the cartularies and charters of various monasteries and abbeys in the region. One of the earliest known mentions of the name is in the Cartulary of Saint-Vaast d'Arras, where a nobleman named Gérard de Wavrin is listed as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1089.

During the Middle Ages, the Wavrin family played a prominent role in the local nobility and held significant land holdings in the area. In the 13th century, a member of the family, Baudouin de Wavrin, was a renowned knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. His exploits and acts of valor during the crusade are documented in the chronicles of the time.

One of the most notable figures in the Wavrin lineage was Jean de Wavrin, a 15th-century chronicler and historian who authored the "Chroniques d'Angleterre," a comprehensive history of England from the time of the Norman conquest until the reign of King Henry VI. Jean de Wavrin was born around 1400 and served as a chamberlain to the Duke of Burgundy, Philip the Good.

In the 16th century, the Wavrin family gained further distinction when Jacques de Wavrin, born in 1525, became a renowned military commander and fought alongside the Spanish forces during the Dutch Revolt. His bravery and leadership skills were widely recognized, and he was knighted on the battlefield for his service.

Another prominent individual with the surname "WAVRIN" was Marguerite de Wavrin, a 17th-century noblewoman who was known for her patronage of the arts and her extensive collection of books and manuscripts. She was born in 1610 and lived in the family's ancestral château near the town of Wavrin.

Throughout the centuries, the Wavrin name has been associated with various places and locations in northern France, often appearing in the names of villages, hamlets, and even streets. Examples include the commune of Wavrin itself, as well as the nearby villages of Wavrin-sur-l'Aa and Wavrin-sur-Cojeul.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wavrin

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

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

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