Explore the Family Name Cadeau
The meaning of Cadeau
Altered form of French or Breton Cadot (see Cadotte).
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How common is the last name Cadeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cadeau has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cadeau was ranked 71,143rd in popularity and increased to being ranked 58,735th in 2010. This represents a change of 17.44%. In terms of counts, there were 256 individuals with the last name Cadeau in 2000, and this number grew to 345 by 2010, a growth rate of 34.77%. The proportion per 100k people also saw an increase from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, indicating a change of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #58,735 | 17.44% |
| Count | 256 | 345 | 34.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadeau
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift within the Cadeau surname. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010. However, the percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races decreased from 8.98% to 3.19%, marking a significant drop of 64.48%. During the same time period, individuals identifying as White decreased from 49.61% to 43.48%, a decrease of 12.36%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an increase in representation within the Cadeau surname, growing from 39.45% to 52.17%, a rise of 32.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.45% | 52.17% | 32.24% |
| White | 49.61% | 43.48% | -12.36% |
| Two or More Races | 8.98% | 3.19% | -64.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |