Explore the Family Name Margot
The meaning of Margot
1. French and English: from the French and Middle English female personal name Margot, a pet form of French Marguerite, English Margaret. In England it is in part of Huguenot origin. 2. English: occasionally perhaps from the Old French male personal name Margot (ancient Germanic Margot, composed of the elements marh- ‘war horse’ or mar- ‘famous’ + got-, the base of the ethnic name ‘Goth’).
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How common is the last name Margot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Margot saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 121,780 and by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 137,327, marking a decrease of 12.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, dropping from 131 in 2000 to 122 in 2010, a decline of 6.87%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the Margot surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20.0%, going from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #137,327 | -12.77% |
| Count | 131 | 122 | -6.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Margot
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Margot. Between 2000 and 2010, no significant change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White, down 4.07% from 93.13% in 2000 to 89.34% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0 to 4.92%. Those identifying as Black also increased slightly, from 3.82% in 2000 to 4.10% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 89.34% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.92% | 0% |
| Black | 3.82% | 4.1% | 7.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |