Explore the Family Name Archambeau
The meaning of Archambeau
French: variant of Archambault and, in North America, an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Archambeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Archambeau has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,854th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 23,920th place, marking a change of -4.66%. However, there was an increase in the absolute number of people with this surname from 1,046 in 2000 to 1,055 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 0.86%. But its proportion per 100,000 population fell by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,854 | #23,920 | -4.66% |
| Count | 1,046 | 1,055 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Archambeau
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Archambeau surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, with 81.45% in 2000 and 80.76% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.85%. There's a noticeable increase in the Hispanic category, going from 0.67% to 1.61%, which represents a 140.30% change. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories have also risen, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races have slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.45% | 80.76% | -0.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.72% | 12.7% | -0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 2.65% | -25.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.61% | 140.3% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.52% | 32.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.76% | 58.33% |