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

Gendron, 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 Gendron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gendron in America

Gendron is the 7345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gendron surname appeared 4,537 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Gendron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gendron 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 Gendron

The surname Gendron originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "gendar," which means "soldier" or "warrior." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname for someone who worked as a soldier or displayed characteristics associated with military service.

The earliest recorded instances of the Gendron surname date back to the 12th century in regions of northern and central France, such as Normandy and the Île-de-France. The name is also found in medieval records from the Brittany region, where it may have been influenced by the Breton language.

One of the earliest documented references to the Gendron name appears in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France, dating back to the late 12th century. This record mentions a person named Robertus Gendron, suggesting the surname's existence during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name Gendron can be found in various manuscripts and records from different parts of France, including the Normandy region. For example, a document from the Abbey of Fécamp, located in Normandy, mentions a Ricardus Gendron in 1248.

Over the centuries, the Gendron surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Jean Gendron, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 15th century. His works include the play "Le Mystère de la Passion," which was performed in Paris in 1490.

Another notable figure was Pierre Gendron (1599-1665), a French physician and philosopher who served as the personal doctor to King Louis XIII. He is known for his contributions to the field of medicine and his writings on natural philosophy.

In the 18th century, Jacques Gendron (1701-1788) was a prominent French architect and engineer. He designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the Théâtre de l'Odéon.

During the 19th century, André Gendron (1818-1899) was a French military officer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and was involved in the defense of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.

One of the most recent notable individuals with the Gendron surname was Maurice Gendron (1920-1990), a renowned French cellist and teacher. He was celebrated for his interpretations of Bach's cello suites and his contributions to the cello repertoire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gendron

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

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

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