2000
#7,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,866
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.43
Rare Last name
Largent
A French occupational surname referring to a money changer or banker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,433 Americans carry the last name Largent. That puts it at #8,203 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 77,319 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Largent 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Largent with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.4K
1 in 77,319
Census rank
#8,203
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,866 bearers of the surname Largent in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8203rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Largent, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Black (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Largent
The surname Largent has its origins in France, and it can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "l'argent," which means "silver." This suggests that the name was likely associated with someone who worked in the silver trade or had a connection to silver mining or metalworking.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Largent can be found in the records of the Cistercian Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, located in the Île-de-France region of northern France, dating back to the late 12th century. This provides evidence that the name was present in the region during that time period.
During the Middle Ages, the Largent name appeared in various historical documents, such as tax records and land registries, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. This suggests that the name was well-established in these areas and may have originated from one of these regions.
In the 14th century, a notable individual named Jean Largent was mentioned in the records of the city of Rouen, Normandy. He was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.
Another individual worth mentioning is Pierre Largent, born in 1487 in Brittany. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris and wrote several important works on theology and philosophy.
Moving forward to the 16th century, there is a record of a family by the name of Largent residing in the town of Dieppe, a coastal port in Normandy. One of the members of this family, Nicolas Largent, born in 1542, was a renowned shipbuilder and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas.
In the 17th century, the Largent name can be found in the records of the French colony of Quebec, Canada. One notable figure was Jacques Largent, born in 1628 in Normandy, who emigrated to Quebec and became a prominent merchant and landowner in the colony.
Another individual of note is Marie-Thérèse Largent, born in 1743 in Brittany. She was a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes during the French Enlightenment period.
Throughout its history, the Largent surname has been present in various regions of France and has been carried by individuals from different walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artisans, and artists. While the name may have originated from a connection to the silver trade, it has since become a well-established surname with a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Largent
Among Census respondents with the surname Largent, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Black (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Largent 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 Largent surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 3,318
- Two or more races5.8% · 225
- Black or African American4.1% · 159
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 112
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 30
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 22
Timeline
Historical Census data for Largent
Largent 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
#8,333
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,974
+108 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 1.35
Rank movement Down 398 places
2020
#8,203
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,866
-108 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 1.29
Rank movement Up 130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,935 | 3,866 | 1.43 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,333 | 3,974 | 1.35 | +108 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 398 places |
| 2020 | #8,203 | 3,866 | 1.29 | -108 bearers (-2.7%) | Up 130 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 Largent 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 | #8,333 | #8,203 | 1.6% |
| Count | 3,974 | 3,866 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.35 | 1.29 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Largent bearers went from 3,974 to 3,866 (-2.7% change). The surname moved up 130 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,333 to #8,203.
FAQ
Largent surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Largent?
Name Census estimates that about 4,433 living Americans carry the surname Largent. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 77,319 residents.
How common is Largent?
Largent ranks #8,203 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.29 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,866 people with the surname Largent. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,433), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.29 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Largent.
Has Largent become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Largent went from 3,974 recorded bearers to 3,866. That is a decrease of 108 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,333 to #8,203.
What does the Census say about the background of Largent?
Among Census respondents with the surname Largent, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Black (4.1%). 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 Largent in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (3,318 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Largent appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Black (4.1%). 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 Largent (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 Largent mean?
A French occupational surname referring to a money changer or banker. 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 Largent (1.29 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 have the last name Largent?
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