Explore the Family Name Crotteau
The meaning of Crotteau
French: variant of Croteau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crotteau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crotteau saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 41,130 and moved to 41,799 by 2010, representing a -1.63% change in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname increased modestly from 500 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, a 4% growth. However, the proportion of people named Crotteau per 100,000 decreased by -5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,799 | -1.63% |
| Count | 500 | 520 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crotteau
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Crotteau also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.20% identified as White, but the percentage fell to 94.23% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0 to 1.35%. Those reporting two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.60% to 1.35%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.20% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010, showing a 76.67% change. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.23% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.12% | 76.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.35% | -15.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |