Explore the Family Name Barrilleaux
The meaning of Barrilleaux
Altered form of French Barrieau. Compare Barilleaux. History: Bearers of the surname Barrilleaux are descendants of Nicolas Barrieau from France (see Barrieau). Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Chantel, Gaston, Julien, Odette.
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How common is the last name Barrilleaux in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barrilleaux has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,169th in prevalence among all surnames in the United States, dropping to the 27,277th spot by 2010. This represents an 8.38% decrease in rank. The number of individuals with the Barrilleaux surname also declined by 4.11% during this period, from 924 people in 2000 to 886 in 2010. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.76%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #27,277 | -8.38% |
| Count | 924 | 886 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrilleaux
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Barrilleaux also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.86% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.68%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.73% to 3.72% during the same period. Interestingly, while no individuals with the Barrilleaux surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there were small percentages (0.90% and 0.79%, respectively) identifying with these ethnicities. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell from 0.76% to zero during this decade, and no individuals with this surname identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 93.68% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.72% | 115.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |