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

Bergeon, 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 Bergeon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bergeon in America

Bergeon is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bergeon surname appeared 269 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 Bergeon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bergeon 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 Bergeon

The surname "BERGEON" originates from France, specifically from the northern region of Burgundy. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "berge," which means "riverbank" or "shore." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a river or worked in occupations related to waterways.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "BERGEON" can be found in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, dating back to the late 13th century. It appears in several documents and charters from that period, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.

In the 14th century, the name "BERGEON" is documented in the tax records of the town of Dijon, which was the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals with this surname during that time.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean BERGEON (1420-1485) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Auxerre, located in the Burgundy region. His wealth and influence in the local community were well-documented.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of BERGEON settled in the town of Semur-en-Auxois, also in Burgundy. One member of this family, Jacques BERGEON (1530-1598), was a respected lawyer and served as a magistrate in the local court.

Another important figure with the surname "BERGEON" was Nicolas BERGEON (1620-1685), who was a renowned architect and military engineer during the reign of Louis XIV. He was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and military structures in various parts of France.

In the 18th century, a notable member of the BERGEON family was Pierre BERGEON (1745-1819), who was a respected author and poet. His works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary landscape of the time.

As the name "BERGEON" spread beyond the borders of Burgundy, it can be found in historical records and documents from other regions of France, as well as in neighboring countries such as Belgium and Switzerland, where individuals with this surname had settled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bergeon

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

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

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