2000
#37,145
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 565
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Bargeron
Of French origin, a habitational surname denoting someone from a place called Bargeron.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 850 Americans carry the last name Bargeron. That puts it at #33,142 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 403,240 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bargeron surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
850
1 in 403,240
Census rank
#33,142
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
741
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 741 bearers of the surname Bargeron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 33142nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bargeron, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.3%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bargeron
The surname Bargeron is of French origin, specifically from the Normandy region of northern France. It first emerged in the 11th century during the Norman conquest of England. The name is derived from the Old French word "bargier," which referred to a bargeman or boatman.
In medieval times, many surnames were occupational in nature, reflecting the trade or profession of the original bearer. The Bargeron name likely originated from an ancestor who worked as a bargeman, transporting goods and people along rivers and waterways.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bargeron surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. It mentions a certain "Radulfus Bargier" in Hampshire, England, further solidifying the name's Norman origins.
Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Bargeron, Bargeron, and Bargeron, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects of the time.
Notable individuals with the Bargeron surname include:
1. Jean Bargeron (c. 1550-1620), a French merchant and explorer who established trade routes in the Caribbean and South America.
2. Pierre Bargeron (1625-1699), a French magistrate and jurist who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris.
3. Marie Bargeron (1710-1785), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her support of education and charitable causes.
4. Jacques Bargeron (1785-1861), a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected author and historian.
5. Émilie Bargeron (1845-1923), a French artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited at the Paris Salon and various international exhibitions.
The Bargeron surname has a rich history spanning several centuries, originating from the Norman tradition of occupational surnames and evolving over time through various spellings and regional variations. While its roots can be traced back to medieval Normandy, the name has since spread across France and beyond, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bargeron
Among Census respondents with the surname Bargeron, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.3%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Bargeron bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bargeron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.5% · 626
- Black or African American7.3% · 54
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 41
- Two or more races2.0% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bargeron
Bargeron appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#37,442
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 595
+30 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Down 297 places
2020
#33,142
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 741
+146 bearers (+24.5%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Up 4,300 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #37,145 | 565 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #37,442 | 595 | 0.20 | +30 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 297 places |
| 2020 | #33,142 | 741 | 0.25 | +146 bearers (+24.5%) | Up 4,300 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bargeron surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,442 | #33,142 | 11.5% |
| Count | 595 | 741 | 24.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.25 | 24.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bargeron bearers went from 595 to 741 (+24.5% change). The surname moved up 4,300 positions in the national ranking, going from #37,442 to #33,142.
FAQ
Bargeron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bargeron?
Name Census estimates that about 850 living Americans carry the surname Bargeron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 403,240 residents.
How common is Bargeron?
Bargeron ranks #33,142 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 741 people with the surname Bargeron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (850), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bargeron.
Has Bargeron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bargeron went from 595 recorded bearers to 741. That is an increase of 146 (+24.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #37,442 to #33,142.
What does the Census say about the background of Bargeron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bargeron, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.3%) and Hispanic (5.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bargeron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.5% (626 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bargeron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.5%), Black (7.3%), Hispanic (5.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bargeron (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bargeron mean?
Of French origin, a habitational surname denoting someone from a place called Bargeron. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bargeron (0.25 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bargeron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.