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

Barjon, 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 Barjon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barjon in America

Barjon is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barjon surname appeared 116 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 Barjon.

The history of the last name Barjon

The surname BARJON is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "bar" meaning "baron" and "jon" meaning "young", thus indicating that the name may have referred to a young nobleman or the son of a baron.

One of the earliest known references to the name BARJON can be found in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, where a certain Renaud BARJON is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1247. This suggests that the BARJON family had already established a certain degree of prominence by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name BARJON appears in the tax records of the city of Lyon, indicating that members of the family had settled in that region. Among the names listed is Jean BARJON, a merchant who paid taxes in 1368.

During the Renaissance period, the BARJON name gained further recognition with the birth of Pierre BARJON (1490-1562), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. He is known for his work on the interpretation of biblical texts and his involvement in the religious debates of the Reformation.

In the 17th century, the BARJON name is associated with the French nobility through the figure of Jacques BARJON (1625-1697), a military officer who served under Louis XIV and participated in several campaigns during the Franco-Dutch War.

Another notable bearer of the BARJON name is Marie-Anne BARJON (1748-1826), a French writer and philosopher who was active during the Enlightenment period. She is best known for her work "Réflexions sur les hommes et les moeurs" (Reflections on Men and Manners), a collection of essays on social and moral issues.

The 19th century saw the rise of Émile BARJON (1819-1892), a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais des Arts et des Lettres and the Église Saint-Augustin.

In summary, the surname BARJON has a rich history spanning several centuries in France, with its origins rooted in the medieval period. The name has been associated with landed gentry, scholars, military figures, writers, and architects, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barjon

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

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

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