Explore the Family Name Cariveau
The meaning of Cariveau
Altered form of French Corriveau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cariveau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cariveau" has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,109th in popularity but rose to 46,725th in 2010, showing a positive change of 2.88%. Similarly, the count representing the number of people with this surname grew by 10.17%, increasing from 413 in 2000 to 455 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the "Cariveau" surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #46,725 | 2.88% |
| Count | 413 | 455 | 10.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cariveau
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals subtle shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the "Cariveau" surname from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority identified as White, although this group's representation slightly decreased from 95.4% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase of 5.84%, rising from 2.91% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. Interestingly, the portion of individuals identifying with two or more races also grew significantly by 81.82%, although it still represents a relatively small percentage of people with this surname. There were no recorded instances of people with the "Cariveau" surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.85% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.08% | 5.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.2% | 81.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |