2000
#38,587
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 539
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.20
Very Rare Last name
Magloire
A French surname meaning "great glory" or "eminent fame".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 964 Americans carry the last name Magloire. That puts it at #29,833 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 355,554 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Magloire surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
964
1 in 355,554
Census rank
#29,833
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
841
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 841 bearers of the surname Magloire in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29833rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Magloire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Magloire
The surname Magloire originated in France, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have stemmed from the given name Magloire, which itself derived from the Latin name Maglorius. This name was borne by a 6th-century Breton saint and bishop who founded a monastery in modern-day Dol-de-Bretagne.
Magloire is a rare surname, but it has a long history in certain regions of France, particularly Brittany and Normandy. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from these areas, often spelled in variations like Magloir or Magloyre.
One notable historical figure who bore the surname Magloire was Jean Magloire, a 16th-century French Catholic priest and theologian (born around 1500). He served as the Bishop of Uzès and was known for his writings on theology and canon law.
In the 17th century, a man named Jacques Magloire (1650-1720) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Saint-Malo, Brittany. Records show that he owned several properties and ships, and was involved in the local government.
Another individual of note was François Magloire (1735-1814), a French Revolutionary who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution. He was a supporter of the Jacobin faction and voted for the execution of King Louis XVI.
Moving into the 19th century, Émile Magloire (1810-1892) was a French lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly during the Second Republic. He was also a prolific writer and published several works on legal and political topics.
Finally, in the early 20th century, there was Léon Magloire (1885-1969), a Haitian military officer and politician who served as the President of Haiti from 1950 to 1956. His presidency was marked by political instability and allegations of corruption, ultimately leading to his overthrow in a military coup.
While the surname Magloire is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with notable bearers in various fields, from religion and politics to business and law.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Magloire
Among Census respondents with the surname Magloire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Magloire bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Magloire surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.2% · 742
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 46
- Two or more races3.2% · 27
- White2.3% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Magloire
Magloire appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#31,689
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 729
+190 bearers (+35.3%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Up 6,898 places
2020
#29,833
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 841
+112 bearers (+15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.28
Rank movement Up 1,856 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #38,587 | 539 | 0.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,689 | 729 | 0.25 | +190 bearers (+35.3%) | Up 6,898 places |
| 2020 | #29,833 | 841 | 0.28 | +112 bearers (+15.4%) | Up 1,856 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Magloire surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,689 | #29,833 | 5.9% |
| Count | 729 | 841 | 15.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Magloire bearers went from 729 to 841 (+15.4% change). The surname moved up 1,856 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,689 to #29,833.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Magloire
FAQ
Magloire surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Magloire?
Name Census estimates that about 964 living Americans carry the surname Magloire. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 355,554 residents.
How common is Magloire?
Magloire ranks #29,833 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 841 people with the surname Magloire. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (964), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Magloire.
Has Magloire become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Magloire went from 729 recorded bearers to 841. That is an increase of 112 (+15.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #31,689 to #29,833.
What does the Census say about the background of Magloire?
Among Census respondents with the surname Magloire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Magloire in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (742 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Magloire appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (88.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (3.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Magloire (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Magloire mean?
A French surname meaning "great glory" or "eminent fame". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Magloire (0.28 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Magloire?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.