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

Chargois, 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 Chargois surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chargois in America

Chargois is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chargois surname appeared 537 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 Chargois.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chargois 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 Chargois

The surname CHARGOIS is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "charger," which means "to load" or "to carry." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as an occupational surname for those involved in the transportation or hauling of goods.

One of the earliest known references to the CHARGOIS name can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical register of the citizens of Rouen, France, dating back to the 13th century. This document includes several entries of individuals with variations of the CHARGOIS surname, such as Chargois, Chargoys, and Chargey.

During the 14th century, the CHARGOIS name appeared in various records and documents across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. These records often mention individuals with the CHARGOIS surname serving as merchants, traders, or transporters of goods.

One notable figure bearing the CHARGOIS name was Jean Chargois, a merchant from the town of Amiens in Picardy, who lived in the late 15th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the transportation of goods between Amiens and the port cities of northern France.

In the 16th century, the CHARGOIS surname began to spread beyond northern France, with some bearers of the name migrating to other regions of the country. For instance, Pierre Chargois (born circa 1520) was a prominent winemaker and vineyard owner in the Burgundy region.

Another individual of note was François Chargois (1632-1701), a French poet and playwright who was born in Paris. He is known for his works that explored themes of love and courtly life during the reign of King Louis XIV.

As the CHARGOIS surname continued to spread throughout France in the 17th and 18th centuries, it also began to appear in various place names and toponyms. For example, there is a small village in the Burgundy region called Chargois-les-Vignes, which likely derived its name from the presence of individuals with the CHARGOIS surname in the area.

Other notable figures with the CHARGOIS surname include Marie-Louise Chargois (1786-1865), a French educator and advocate for women's education, and Jacques Chargois (1845-1923), a French military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and the First World War.

While the CHARGOIS surname has its roots in northern France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the medieval and early modern history of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chargois

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

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

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