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

Sagon, 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 Sagon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagon in America

Sagon is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagon surname appeared 230 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 Sagon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagon 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 Sagon

The surname Sagon originates from the Occitan region of southern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Occitan word "sagon," meaning a wise or learned person. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was considered knowledgeable or wise in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Nîmes, which mentions a "Petrus Sagon" as a local scholar. The name also appears in various medieval records from the region, such as land deeds and tax rolls.

In the 15th century, the surname Sagon spread to other parts of France, with notable bearers including Jean Sagon (1435-1501), a poet and member of the Rhetorical Academy of Arras. Another prominent figure was François Sagon (1535-1565), a satirical writer and member of the Pléiade, a group of 16th-century poets associated with the French Renaissance.

The name also found its way to other parts of Europe, with variants such as Sagone appearing in Italy and Sagon in Spain. In England, the surname Sagon can be traced back to the 17th century, possibly introduced by Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution in France.

One notable English bearer of the name was Sir John Sagon (1621-1688), a wealthy merchant and member of the East India Company. He played a significant role in establishing trade relations between England and India during the colonial era.

Another individual of note was Pierre Sagon (1776-1854), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He participated in several major campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars, and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'honneur for his bravery.

Throughout history, the surname Sagon has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, writers, merchants, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to the Occitan region of France, the name has spread across Europe and beyond, reflecting the diverse cultural and geographic influences that have shaped many surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagon

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

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

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