Explore the Family Name Babineau
The meaning of Babineau
French: from a pet form of Babin. This surname is rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Andre, Marcel, Alcide, Alphee, Amedee, Antoine, Camille, Edmour, Herve, Leandre, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Babineau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Babineau has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Babineau was ranked 16,721 in popularity, with 1,575 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 17,367, despite an increase to 1,626 individuals bearing the surname. This represents a rank change of -3.86% and a count increase of 3.24%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.17%, from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,721 | #17,367 | -3.86% |
| Count | 1,575 | 1,626 | 3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babineau
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for the surname Babineau from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.73% to 93.54%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.78% to 2.34%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw an increase, going from 1.21% to 1.48%. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased quite significantly, from 0.44% to 0.86%. However, the Black category experienced a decrease, going from 0.76% to 0.62%. Finally, those identifying with two or more races increased modestly from 1.08% to 1.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 93.54% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.34% | 31.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.21% | 1.48% | 22.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.17% | 8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.86% | 95.45% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.62% | -18.42% |