Explore the Family Name Garcelon
The meaning of Garcelon
French: derivative of Garcel, a variant of Garceau. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Garcelon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garcelon has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,946th most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped to the 79,338th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.11%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Garcelon surname increased from 232 to 240 during this period, indicating a growth of 3.45%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, settling at 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #79,338 | -3.11% |
| Count | 232 | 240 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garcelon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Garcelon also reflected some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.26% in 2000 to 92.50% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also reduced marginally from 3.02% to 2.92%. Interestingly, the surname did not register any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. However, there was a new entry in 2010 for those identifying as Black, standing at 2.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 92.5% | -2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.92% | -3.31% |
| Black | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |