Jan Levasseur

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Levasseur — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Levasseur is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Levasseur: André-Nicolas or Auguste Levasseur, French author and secretary for Marquis de Lafayette Grégory Levasseur (born 1979), French filmmaker Jon Levasseur, former member of Canadian death metal band Cryptopsy Joseph Le Vasseur Borgia (1773–1839), a lawyer, newspaper owner and political figure in Lower Canada Louis Levasseur (1671–1748), scrivener Nickolas Levasseur, Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Nicolas Levasseur (1791–1871), French bass, particularly associated with Rossini roles Noel Le Vasseur (1798–1879), trader and merchant born in St. Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Levasseur

French

André-Nicolas or Auguste Levasseur, French author and secretary for Marquis de Lafayette Grégory Levasseur (born 1979), French filmmaker Jon Levasseur, former member of Canadian death metal band Cryptopsy Joseph Le Vasseur Borgia (1773–1839), a lawyer, newspaper owner and political figure in Lower Canada Louis Levasseur (1671–1748), scrivener Nickolas Levasseur, Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Nicolas Levasseur (1791–1871), French bass, particularly associated with Rossini roles Noel Le Vasseur (1798–1879), trader and merchant born in St.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Jan Levasseur

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Levasseur:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?
The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?
The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Levasseur?
The surname Levasseur originates from French. André-Nicolas or Auguste Levasseur, French author and secretary for Marquis de Lafayette Grégory Levasseur (born 1979), French filmmaker Jon Levasseur, former member of Canadian death metal band Cryptopsy Joseph Le Vasseur Borgia (1773–1839), a lawyer, newspaper owner and political figure in Lower Canada Louis Levasseur (1671–1748), scrivener Nickolas Levasseur, Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Nicolas Levasseur (1791–1871), French bass, particularly associated with Rossini roles Noel Le Vasseur (1798–1879), trader and merchant born in St.
What are the origins of the name Jan Levasseur?
The name Jan Levasseur combines two different traditions: the first name Jan has English roots, while the surname Levasseur originates from French.
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