Explore the Family Name Ambeau
The meaning of Ambeau
1. Altered form of French Imbeau. 2. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Amalbald, composed of the elements amal ‘capable, brave, eager’ and bald ‘bold’. This surname is rare in France.
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How common is the last name Ambeau in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ambeau has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,826th in commonality among surnames, and by 2010, it had dropped to 57,516th. Despite this minor drop in rank, the number of people with the Ambeau surname actually increased by 5.36% during this period, from 336 individuals in 2000 to 354 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 0.12 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #57,516 | -1.21% |
| Count | 336 | 354 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambeau
The ethnicity associated with the Ambeau surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Black, with an increase of 1.37% from 61.31% in 2000 to 62.15% in 2010. Those identifying as White make up the second largest group, although their representation decreased by 8.31% from 35.12% in 2000 to 32.20% in 2010. An increasing number of people with this surname identify with two or more races, rising by 65.97% over the decade. However, no individuals with the Ambeau surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.31% | 62.15% | 1.37% |
| White | 35.12% | 32.2% | -8.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 3.95% | 65.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |