Explore the Family Name Bodeau
The meaning of Bodeau
1. French: variant of Bodel, a metonymic occupational name for a tripe butcher, from Old French boel ‘gut’. 2. Altered form of French Beaudoin. Compare Bodoh.
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How common is the last name Bodeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bodeau saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bodeau was ranked 99,214 in terms of popularity but dropped to 107,669 in 2010, marking an 8.52% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished marginally from 169 in 2000 to 165 in 2010, representing a 2.37% drop. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the name stayed consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #107,669 | -8.52% |
| Count | 169 | 165 | -2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodeau
The ethnicity tied to the surname Bodeau changed somewhat over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Bodeaus were White (88.76%), with a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (3.55%) or Hispanic (2.96%). There was no reported change for those identifying with two or more races or Black ethnicity. By 2010, those who identified as White slightly increased to 89.09%, while the Hispanic representation grew significantly by 63.85%. It's worth noting that the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed zero representation in 2010, suggesting either a lack of respondents or suppression of data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.76% | 89.09% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 4.85% | 63.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |