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

Songer, 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 Songer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Songer in America

Songer is the 9624th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Songer surname appeared 3,375 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 Songer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Songer 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 Songer

The surname Songer is believed to have originated in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "songer," meaning "to dream" or "to ponder." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for being a deep thinker or for having vivid dreams.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Songer can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document lists a "Radulfus Songer" as a landowner in Normandy, France.

In the 14th century, records show a "Jean Songer" residing in the village of Montmorillon, located in the Vienne department of western France. This area was known for its vineyards, and it is possible that Jean Songer may have been involved in the wine-making industry.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Songer was Philippe Songer (1505-1572), a French philosopher and writer. He authored several works on ethics and metaphysics, which gained him recognition among the intellectuals of his time.

In the 17th century, the name Songer appeared in England with the arrival of French Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution. One such individual was Pierre Songer (1630-1698), who settled in London and worked as a silk weaver.

Another notable bearer of the Songer name was Jean-Baptiste Songer (1765-1831), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He fought in several battles during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the name Songer found its way to America, with records showing a family of Songers settling in Pennsylvania in the early 1800s. One of their descendants, William Songer (1845-1920), became a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Pittsburgh.

Throughout history, the surname Songer has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from philosophers and writers to military leaders and businessmen. While its origins can be traced back to France, the name has since spread across different regions and cultures, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories and legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Songer

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

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

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