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

Gazcon, 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 Gazcon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gazcon in America

Gazcon is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gazcon surname appeared 124 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 Gazcon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gazcon 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 Gazcon

The surname Gazcon is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "gazon," which means "turf" or "grassland." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on a grassy area or meadow.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Gazcon can be found in the Livre des Metiers, a historical document from Paris dating back to the 13th century. This document lists various occupations and surnames of Parisian residents, including a certain "Jehan Gazcon."

Another early mention of the name appears in the Cartulaire de Redon, a collection of historical records from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, France. This document, dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, references a person named "Gautier Gazcon."

In the 14th century, there are records of a family with the surname Gazcon residing in the village of Vouzon, located in the former province of Berry, now part of the Indre department in central France. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this region.

One notable individual with the surname Gazcon was Jean Gazcon, a French physician and author who lived in the 16th century. He published several works on medical topics, including a treatise on the plague in 1568.

Another prominent figure was Pierre Gazcon, a French military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1768 and achieved the rank of General of Division in the French Army.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Gazcon appeared in various historical records and documents across different regions of France, indicating its spread throughout the country.

Additionally, there are references to individuals with the surname Gazcon in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Italy and Spain, suggesting that the name may have been adopted or adapted in other regions over time.

Overall, the surname Gazcon has a rich history rooted in medieval France, with its earliest origins potentially linked to occupations or geographic locations associated with grassy areas or meadows. Despite its French origins, the name has also been documented in other European regions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gazcon

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

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

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