Explore the Family Name Bleau
The meaning of Bleau
French: shortened form of Belleau. Compare Blow. History: François Bleau from Falaise in Calvados, France, married first Élisabeth Benoît in Montreal, QC, in 1672, and second Catherine Campeau in Montreal, QC, in 1685. Alexis Bleau dit Alexandre from Évreux in Eure, France, married Marie-Madeleine Charron in L’Ancienne Lorette, QC, in 1712. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Amede, Gilles, Girard, Normand.
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How common is the last name Bleau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bleau saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,209th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 20,309th spot, a rise of 4.24%. The total count of individuals with this last name also grew from 1,153 to 1,309 during this decade, marking a significant jump of 13.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased slightly from 0.43 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #20,309 | 4.24% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,309 | 13.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.44 | 2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleau
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range for those carrying the Bleau surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Whites made up the largest group, accounting for 94.88% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 92.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose modestly from 2.17% to 2.29% over the same period. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic representation, which surged from 0.87% to 2.67%. Finally, those reporting two or more races went up from 1.47% to 1.60%, indicating a growth of 8.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.82% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.67% | 206.9% |
| Black | 2.17% | 2.29% | 5.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.6% | 8.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |