Explore the Family Name Beliveau
The meaning of Beliveau
French (Béliveau): derivative of Old French be(s)liver ‘to stagger along’, presumably applied as a nickname for a drunkard. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Belliveau. History: Antoine Belliveau/Béliveau from La Chaussée in Vienne, France, married Andrée Guyon in France or Acadia c.1651. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Chantel, Marcel, Michel, Normand, Pierre, Adelard, Adrien, Alain, Alphonse, Cecile.
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How common is the last name Beliveau in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on popularity, the surname Beliveau was ranked 15,870th in 2000 and slightly decreased in rank to 16,644th in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.88%. In terms of count, however, the number of people with the Beliveau surname increased from 1,683 in 2000 to 1,721 in 2010, a growth of 2.26%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.62 had the surname in 2000 compared to 0.58 in 2010, indicating a decline of 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,870 | #16,644 | -4.88% |
| Count | 1,683 | 1,721 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.58 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beliveau
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Beliveau based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (96.97% and 95.53%, respectively), although there was a slight decrease of 1.48%. During the same period, the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.13% to 1.80%. However, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.53% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 2.03% | 100.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.8% | 59.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |