Explore the Family Name Belliveau
The meaning of Belliveau
French: variant of Beliveau. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Alcide, Adrien, Allain, Alyre, Amedee, Andre, Andree, Armand, Collette, Evariste, Joffre.
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How common is the last name Belliveau in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Belliveau saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Belliveau was ranked 13,885th in popularity and this ranking fell to 15,217th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 9.59%. Similarly, the number of people with the surname also dropped from 1,995 in 2000 to 1,936 in 2010, constituting a decline of nearly 2.96%. This translates to a proportion per 100,000 decrease from 0.74 to 0.66, which is about a 10.81% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,885 | #15,217 | -9.59% |
| Count | 1,995 | 1,936 | -2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.66 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belliveau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Belliveau also experienced some shifts from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 96.54% in 2000 to 95.45% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Belliveau surname rose by 58.12%, moving from 1.60% to 2.53%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.15% to 1.29%, a change of about 12.17%. The Census recorded no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.45% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.53% | 58.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.29% | 12.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |