Explore the Family Name Gagnier
The meaning of Gagnier
1. French Canadian: variant of Gagné (see Gagne 1). Compare Gagner 1 and Gonyer. 2. In some cases probably also French: occupational name for a farmer or peasant, from an agent derivative of the Old French verb gaaignier ‘to cultivate or work (the land)’. Compare Gagne 2. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Gagnier are descendants of one or another of the brothers Louis and Pierre Gasnier from France (see Gagne). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Camille, Christophe, Dominique, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gagnier in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gagnier has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 22,809, which improved to 21,986 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.61%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period. There were 1,049 people named Gagnier in 2000, and by 2010, this figure had grown to 1,180, indicating a 12.49% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly increased by 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,809 | #21,986 | 3.61% |
| Count | 1,049 | 1,180 | 12.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gagnier
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gagnier surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Although White remains the predominant ethnicity, its percentage dropped from 92.28% to 87.37%, a 5.32% decrease. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Gagniers identifying as Black (from 1.43% to 2.80%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.67% to 1.27%). Those identifying as Hispanic saw a boost from 2.57% to 3.64%. Interestingly, the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native, previously at 0.00% in 2000, was reported as 1.02% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 3.05% to 3.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 87.37% | -5.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 3.9% | 27.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.64% | 41.63% |
| Black | 1.43% | 2.8% | 95.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.27% | 89.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |