Explore the Family Name Beaubrun
The meaning of Beaubrun
West Indian (mainly Haiti, also Martinique and Dominican Republic): from French beau brun ‘beautiful brown’, hence a nickname referring to an individual’s hair or skin color.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beaubrun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beaubrun has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,673rd most common name, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 24,001st position, showing an approximate 31% change in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 617 to 1051 during this decade, marking a substantial growth rate of over 70%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Beaubrun surname also rose by more than half, from 0.23 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #24,001 | 30.78% |
| Count | 617 | 1,051 | 70.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.36 | 56.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beaubrun
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Beaubrun, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is dominantly Black, with a slight increase from 86.55% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. However, there were notable changes in other ethnicities during this period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by roughly 44%, from 1.78% to 2.57%. Interestingly, those identifying as White or American Indian and Alaskan Native were non-existent in 2000 but emerged in 2010, with proportions of 0.67% and 1.05% respectively. On the contrary, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races decreased dramatically from 10.7% in 2000 to just 1.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.55% | 94.58% | 9.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.57% | 44.38% |
| Two or More Races | 10.7% | 1.14% | -89.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |