Explore the Family Name Bibeau
The meaning of Bibeau
French: nickname derived from Old French biberon ‘neck of a drinking vessel’ (from Latin bibere ‘to drink’), denoting a heavy drinker. Compare Bebeau, Bebo, and Bibeault. History: François Bibeau from Huré in Charente-Maritime, France, married Louise Énard in Trois-Rivières, QC, in 1682. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Aime, Armand, Edmound, Emile, Florent, Gabrielle, Gaston, Marcel, Monique, Ovila, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Bibeau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bibeau has experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,852nd most popular, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to a ranking of 16,675th, representing a change of 1.05 percent. The count of people bearing the Bibeau surname also rose during this time period, from 1,559 in 2000 to 1,718 in 2010, marking a 10.2 percent increase. However, as a proportion per 100k, the occurrence of the surname remained the same at 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,852 | #16,675 | 1.05% |
| Count | 1,559 | 1,718 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bibeau
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bibeau. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.38 percent to 0.87 percent. Those identifying with two or more races saw a modest rise from 1.80 percent to 2.10 percent. The largest ethnic grouping is white, although there was a slight decrease from 95.38 percent to 93.07 percent over the decade. People identifying as Hispanic in this group also saw a significant increase, from 1.09 percent in 2000 to 2.56 percent in 2010. The percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals held relatively steady, with minor changes of -7.84 percent and 12.05 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 93.07% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.56% | 134.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.1% | 16.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.93% | 12.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.87% | 128.95% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.47% | -7.84% |