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

Garçon, 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 Garçon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garçon in America

Garçon is the 34618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garçon surname appeared 653 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 Garçon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garçon 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 Garçon

The surname "GARCON" originates from France and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "garçon," which means "boy" or "servant." The name likely referred to a male servant or attendant in a household or establishment.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "GARCON" can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in various regions of France. In those times, surnames were often based on occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin. The name "GARCON" fell into the occupational category, reflecting the role of a male servant or attendant.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "GARCON" was Jean Garcon, a French merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Rouen during the mid-13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade and owned several properties in the region.

In the 14th century, the name "GARCON" appeared in the Armorial Général, a collection of coats of arms and heraldic devices compiled in France under the reign of King Louis XIV. This suggests that by this time, the name had gained some prominence and was associated with nobility or gentry.

During the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname "GARCON" was Pierre Garcon, a French scholar and theologian who lived from 1422 to 1492. He was a professor at the University of Paris and wrote several treatises on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 16th century, the name "GARCON" was found in various court records and legal documents across different regions of France, indicating its widespread use among the general population.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname "GARCON" in later centuries was François Garcon, a French military officer and diplomat who lived from 1761 to 1835. He served in the French Revolutionary Wars and later held diplomatic positions in various European countries.

Another notable figure was Marie Garcon, a French feminist and activist who lived from 1871 to 1944. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and fought for equal rights and opportunities for women in France.

While the surname "GARCON" has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it was associated with the occupation of a male servant or attendant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garçon

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

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

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