2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gondron
A French surname derived from an occupation relating to the repairing of vessels or boats.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Gondron. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gondron surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Gondron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gondron, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gondron
The surname GONDRON originated from France, specifically in the northern regions of the country, dating back to the medieval era around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "gondre," which means "to grumble" or "to complain." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a grumbling or discontented personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GONDRON name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters and records, mentions a certain Geoffroy GONDRON, who was a landowner in the region of Normandy during that time period.
In the 14th century, historical records mention a Jean GONDRON, a prominent merchant from the city of Rouen, who was involved in trade with England and the Netherlands. His successful business ventures likely contributed to the spread of the GONDRON name across various regions of France.
During the Renaissance era, a notable figure with the GONDRON surname was Jacques GONDRON, a French playwright and poet born in 1527 in Paris. He was known for his satirical works and critiques of contemporary society, which perhaps reflected the grumbling or critical nature associated with the name's origins.
Another important figure in French history was François GONDRON, a military officer who served under King Louis XIV during the late 17th century. He participated in several campaigns, including the War of the Grand Alliance, and rose through the ranks to become a respected commander.
In the 18th century, the GONDRON name was also associated with several influential members of the French clergy. One such example was Pierre GONDRON, born in 1712, who served as the Bishop of Clermont from 1760 until his death in 1791. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the education system in his diocese.
While the GONDRON name has its roots in northern France, it eventually spread to other regions of the country and even beyond its borders. Over the centuries, various spelling variations emerged, such as Goundron, Gounderon, and Gonderon, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gondron
Among Census respondents with the surname Gondron, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Gondron bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gondron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 107
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gondron
Gondron appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,437 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,419 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,437 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,419 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gondron surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #151,639 | -4.4% |
| Count | 114 | 107 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gondron bearers went from 114 to 107 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,419 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #151,639.
FAQ
Gondron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gondron?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Gondron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Gondron?
Gondron ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Gondron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gondron.
Has Gondron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gondron went from 114 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Gondron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gondron, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gondron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gondron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gondron (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gondron mean?
A French surname derived from an occupation relating to the repairing of vessels or boats. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gondron (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Gondron?
You can see how many people are called Gondron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.