Explore the Family Name Carriveau
The meaning of Carriveau
Altered form of French Corriveau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carriveau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carriveau has seen an increase in the United States. In 2000, the surname ranked at 33,605 and rose to 32,031 in 2010, marking a change of 4.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 640 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, indicating a growth of 12.5%. However, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #32,031 | 4.68% |
| Count | 640 | 720 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carriveau
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Carriveau surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it's predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.34% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.67% in 2010. Other ethnic identities represented include those identifying with two or more races, which saw an increase from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, there was a small emergence of individuals with the Carriveau surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic at 0.69%, where previously these categories were not represented in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.67% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.39% | 11.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |