Explore the Family Name Barriault
The meaning of Barriault
1. French: either a variant of Barrault, itself a variant of Beraud, or a diminutive of Barrier. The surname Barriault is very rare in France, found mainly in Yonne. 2. Alternatively, an altered form of French Barrieau or of its possible original forms Barrillot and Barillot. Compare Berrio 2. History: American bearers of the surname Barriault are descendants of Nicolas Barrieau from France (see Barrieau).
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How common is the last name Barriault in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barriault saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barriault was ranked as the 91,404th most popular surname, dropping to 95,545th by 2010, representing a 4.53% decrease in ranking. However, the number of individuals carrying the Barriault surname increased slightly from 187 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, a growth of 2.14%. Despite this increase, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #95,545 | -4.53% |
| Count | 187 | 191 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barriault
From an ethnicity perspective, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Barriault identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 95.19% and 94.76% respectively, marking a minimal 0.45% decrease over the decade. There was also a small proportion of individuals who reported belonging to two or more ethnicities, showing a slight decline from 2.67% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Barriault identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.76% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 2.62% | -1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |