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

LaBarge, 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 LaBarge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBarge in America

LaBarge is the 9890th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBarge surname appeared 3,270 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 LaBarge.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBarge 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 LaBarge

The surname LABARGE originated in France and traces its roots back to the medieval era. It derives from the Old French word "barge," which referred to a type of flat-bottomed boat or barge commonly used for transporting goods along rivers and canals. The name likely emerged as an occupational surname for individuals involved in operating or ferrying barges.

In the 12th century, the name appears in various records and manuscripts, including the Parisian tax rolls from 1292, which mention a "Jehan la Barge." This early reference suggests the name's establishment in the Île-de-France region surrounding Paris.

Over time, the name spread to other parts of France, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Labarge, Lebarge, and Labargue. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Jean Labarge, a merchant from Rouen born around 1410. He is mentioned in records from the city's guild of merchants, indicating the family's involvement in trade and commerce during that period.

Another notable figure was Pierre Labarge, a renowned architect from Paris who lived from 1532 to 1602. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) in Paris.

During the 17th century, the name appears in records from the French colony of Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia, Canada). Jacques Labarge, born in 1643 in Port-Royal, was among the early settlers of the region and is considered one of the progenitors of the Labarge family in North America.

In the 18th century, François Labarge (1720-1798) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Blois, located in the Loire Valley region of France. He amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures and left a lasting impact on the local economy.

Another noteworthy figure was Marie-Anne Labarge (1785-1865), a French painter and artist known for her portraits and landscape paintings. She studied under the renowned Jacques-Louis David and exhibited her works at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Throughout its history, the surname LABARGE has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artisans, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBarge

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

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

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