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

Georges, 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 Georges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Georges in America

Georges is the 6109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Georges surname appeared 5,611 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 Georges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Georges 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 Georges

The surname Georges originates from France, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the given name George, which in turn comes from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "earth-worker" or "farmer."

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Georges was Jean Georges, a merchant from the town of Reims, who lived in the 14th century. His name appears in records from the year 1352, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the surname Georges appeared in the records of the town of Angers, in western France. A notable figure from this period was Guillaume Georges, a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the local court from 1472 to 1498.

The Georges surname also has a connection to the village of Saint-Georges, located in the Charente-Maritime region of southwestern France. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Pierre Georges (1505-1583), a French philosopher and theologian. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the Georges family produced a notable military figure, Jean-Baptiste Georges (1632-1707). He served as a lieutenant general in the French army and played a crucial role in several military campaigns during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Another significant individual bearing the surname Georges was Marie-François-Pierre Georges (1761-1846), a French politician and lawyer. He served as a deputy in the French National Assembly during the Revolutionary period and was a vocal advocate for civil liberties and legal reforms.

The 19th century saw the rise of Édouard Georges (1819-1889), a French sculptor and artist. His works, which included sculptures and architectural decorations, adorned several prominent buildings and monuments in Paris and other parts of France.

In the field of literature, the Georges surname is associated with Henri Georges (1876-1944), a French novelist and poet. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him recognition as a significant figure in French literature of the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Georges throughout history, highlighting its widespread presence and significance across various fields and time periods in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Georges

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

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

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