Explore the Family Name Badeaux
The meaning of Badeaux
Altered form of French Badeau. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Andre, Angelle, Antoine, Camille, Eulice.
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How common is the last name Badeaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Badeaux has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Badeaux was ranked 18,560th in popularity, and by 2010 the rank dropped to 18,950th, marking a 2.1% change. However, it's important to note that even though the rank decreased, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,371 in 2000 to 1,440 in 2010, indicating a 5.03% growth. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased slightly by 3.92%, going from 0.51 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,560 | #18,950 | -2.1% |
| Count | 1,371 | 1,440 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badeaux
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Badeaux, the majority identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.45% of individuals with this surname were White, decreasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. Other significant changes in ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010 include an increase in those identifying as Two or More Races (from 0.36% to 0.69%) and Hispanic (from 1.31% to 1.81%). In 2010, data for the first time showed 0.56% of Badeaux's identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. All data for individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 96.53% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.81% | 38.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.36% | 0.69% | 91.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |