Explore the Family Name Baillargeon
The meaning of Baillargeon
French: from a diminutive of baillarge, a term denoting a type of barley with double-row heads, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a cereal farmer. History: Jean and Mathurin Baillargeon from the Angoumois region of France are documented in QC in 1650. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Normand, Armand, Jacques, Marcel, Alain, Alcide, Amede, Calix, Colette, Cyrille, Emile.
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How common is the last name Baillargeon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baillargeon has seen a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 14,219th most common surname in the United States, but dropped to 15,020th in 2010, marking a decline of 5.63%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,936 in 2000 to 1,966 in 2010, an increment of 1.55%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.94%, moving from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,219 | #15,020 | -5.63% |
| Count | 1,936 | 1,966 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.67 | -6.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baillargeon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Baillargeon surname. The majority of Baillargeons identified as White, although there was a modest decrease in this group from 95.14% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased, dropping 18.28% over the decade. Conversely, those reporting Hispanic ethnicity saw the highest increase, rising by 47.37%. There was also growth within the group that identified as belonging to two or more races, which rose by 41.94%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 94.15% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.64% | 41.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.68% | 47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.76% | -18.28% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |