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

Gagnier, 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 Gagnier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gagnier in America

Gagnier is the 21986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gagnier surname appeared 1,180 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 Gagnier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gagnier 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 Gagnier

The surname GAGNIER has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "gagnier," which means "farmer" or "cultivator of land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GAGNIER can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Goisfrid Gagnier in the county of Hampshire, England.

In the 12th century, the GAGNIER family was well-established in Normandy, with several members holding prominent positions. One notable figure was Guillaume GAGNIER, a knight who participated in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart in 1189.

During the 13th century, the name GAGNIER began to spread across France, with branches of the family settling in various regions, including Brittany and Poitou. A notable figure from this period was Jean GAGNIER (1235-1299), a merchant and landowner in the city of Nantes.

In the 14th century, the GAGNIER family continued to gain prominence, with several members serving as advisors and courtiers to the French monarchy. One such figure was Philippe GAGNIER (1320-1389), who served as a diplomat and advisor to King Charles V.

The 15th century saw the GAGNIER name spread further across Europe, with members of the family migrating to England, the Low Countries, and even as far as Poland. A notable figure from this period was Jacques GAGNIER (1445-1512), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris.

Throughout the centuries, the GAGNIER name has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, law, the military, and academia. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include François GAGNIER (1635-1715), a French Orientalist and scholar, Jean-Baptiste GAGNIER (1718-1788), a French engraver and artist, and Louis-Adolphe GAGNIER (1836-1910), a French politician and journalist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gagnier

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

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

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