Explore the Family Name Dechambeau
The meaning of Dechambeau
Altered form of French or French Canadian Deschambault. History: The progenitor of the Dechambeaus was Jacques-Alexis Fleury, sieur Deschambault, from France (see Deschambault).
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How common is the last name Dechambeau in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dechambeau fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dechambeau was ranked as the 93,841st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to the 94,311th position. Despite this slight decrease in rank, the count of people bearing the surname increased from 181 to 194, a growth rate of 7.18 percent over the decade. The proportion of people with the Dechambeau surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #94,311 | -0.5% |
| Count | 181 | 194 | 7.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dechambeau
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Dechambeau surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.24 percent of people with this surname were White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.91 percent by 2010. There are no recorded instances of the Dechambeau surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.91% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |