Explore the Family Name Butaud
The meaning of Butaud
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bodwald, composed of the elements bod ‘messenger’ and wald ‘power, authority’. See also Buteau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butaud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Butaud has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 101,654 with it being held by 164 individuals. By 2010, the rank slipped to 118,853 and the count dropped to 146, marking a decrease in popularity by approximately 16.92% over the decade. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by around 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #118,853 | -16.92% |
| Count | 164 | 146 | -10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butaud
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Butaud identify as White. In 2000, about 92.07% identified as White, a number that slightly decreased to 89.73% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 6.1% to 8.22% over the same period. No significant changes were noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or those of two or more races, either because the numbers remained at zero or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 89.73% | -2.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.1% | 8.22% | 34.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |