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

Magloire, 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 Magloire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magloire in America

Magloire is the 31689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magloire surname appeared 729 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Magloire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magloire 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 Magloire

The surname Magloire originated in France, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have stemmed from the given name Magloire, which itself derived from the Latin name Maglorius. This name was borne by a 6th-century Breton saint and bishop who founded a monastery in modern-day Dol-de-Bretagne.

Magloire is a rare surname, but it has a long history in certain regions of France, particularly Brittany and Normandy. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from these areas, often spelled in variations like Magloir or Magloyre.

One notable historical figure who bore the surname Magloire was Jean Magloire, a 16th-century French Catholic priest and theologian (born around 1500). He served as the Bishop of Uzès and was known for his writings on theology and canon law.

In the 17th century, a man named Jacques Magloire (1650-1720) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Saint-Malo, Brittany. Records show that he owned several properties and ships, and was involved in the local government.

Another individual of note was François Magloire (1735-1814), a French Revolutionary who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution. He was a supporter of the Jacobin faction and voted for the execution of King Louis XVI.

Moving into the 19th century, Émile Magloire (1810-1892) was a French lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly during the Second Republic. He was also a prolific writer and published several works on legal and political topics.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was Léon Magloire (1885-1969), a Haitian military officer and politician who served as the President of Haiti from 1950 to 1956. His presidency was marked by political instability and allegations of corruption, ultimately leading to his overthrow in a military coup.

While the surname Magloire is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with notable bearers in various fields, from religion and politics to business and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magloire

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

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

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