Explore the Family Name Bebeau
The meaning of Bebeau
Americanized form of French Bibeau. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bebeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bebeau saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bebeau was ranked 44,497 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 50,362 in 2010, marking a decline of 13.18%. The count of people with the Bebeau surname also decreased from 455 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, which is an 8.79% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Bebeau surname per 100k fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #50,362 | -13.18% |
| Count | 455 | 415 | -8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bebeau
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts in the composition of people with the Bebeau surname from 2000 to 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as "Two or more races", rising from 2.42% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010, a change of 19.42%. The percentage of people identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 90.77% in 2000 to 87.47% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased slightly from 5.27% to 5.54%. The percentage of people identifying as Black was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 2.17%, as it was not present in the 2000 data. Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped from 1.1% in 2000 to zero in 2010, and no Hispanic representation was recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.77% | 87.47% | -3.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.27% | 5.54% | 5.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.89% | 19.42% |
| Black | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |