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

Garon, 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 Garon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garon in America

Garon is the 18467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garon surname appeared 1,498 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Garon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garon 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 Garon

The surname Garon is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in the area of Normandy. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 10th and 13th centuries.

The name Garon is derived from the Old French word "garu," which means "spear" or "javelin." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or an occupational name given to someone skilled in wielding spears or javelins, potentially a soldier or a hunter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Garon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named Garon, a landowner in the county of Norfolk.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Garon was Jean Garon, a French knight who participated in the Crusades and is believed to have fought alongside King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade in 1248.

During the 16th century, the name Garon was associated with several prominent families in the Normandy region of France. One such example is the Garon family from the village of Tourouvre, where they held land and property for several generations.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Garon was Jacques Garon, a French explorer and settler in New France (modern-day Canada). Born in 1635 in the town of Beaupré, Quebec, Garon was among the early pioneers who helped establish settlements along the St. Lawrence River.

Another significant individual with the surname Garon was François Garon, a French painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century. Born in Paris in 1710, Garon gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits, and his works are showcased in various museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Garon surname was found in various parts of France, including the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and the Paris area. One notable figure from this period was Charles Garon, a French historian and author born in Rouen in 1825, who wrote extensively on the history of Normandy.

The surname Garon has also been documented in other parts of Europe, particularly in Belgium and Switzerland, where it may have been introduced by French settlers or immigrants. However, its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of France, where it emerged as a distinctive surname during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garon

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

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

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