Explore the Family Name Babineaux
The meaning of Babineaux
Altered form of French Babineau. It is found mainly in LA and TX. History: Louisiana bearers of the surname Babineaux are descended from Louis-Charles Babineau, an Acadian who, after the expulsion of 1755, emigrated to the West Indies and then resettled in LA around 1765. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Alcide, Alphonse, Chantal, Desire, Elzina, Marcel, Remy, Ulysse, Vernice.
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How common is the last name Babineaux in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Babineaux has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 10,941 in popularity and increased slightly to rank 11,229 in 2010, a change of -2.63%. The number of people with the surname Babineaux, however, rose from 2,669 in 2000 to 2,814 in 2010, representing a 5.43% increase. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.04%, from 0.99 in 2000 to 0.95 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,941 | #11,229 | -2.63% |
| Count | 2,669 | 2,814 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.95 | -4.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babineaux
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Babineaux identified predominantly as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White declined slightly from 60.40% in 2000 to 59.13% in 2010, while those identifying as Black remained fairly stable, changing only from 36.91% to 36.74%. Individuals who identified as two or more races showed an increase from 1.12% to 1.39%. The biggest change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which increased significantly from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.4% | 59.13% | -2.1% |
| Black | 36.91% | 36.74% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.42% | 84.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.39% | 24.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |