Explore the Family Name Drouillard
The meaning of Drouillard
French: topographic name derived from drouille ‘oak’, a regional word of Gaulish origin, or a habitational name from (Le) Drouillard, the name of several places in the western part of France, of the same origin. History: Simon Drouillard dit Argencourt from Marennes in Charente-Maritime, France, married Marguerite Ferré in Quebec City, QC, in 1698. Some characteristic forenames: French Amede, Collette, Girard, Gisele, Huguette, Ovila.
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How common is the last name Drouillard in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drouillard has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the count was 1,255 propelling it to the rank of 19,828. However, by 2010, the count had fallen to 863, causing the surname's rank to plummet to 27,818. The change in proportion per 100,000 people also followed a similar trend, decreasing by approximately 38.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,828 | #27,818 | -40.3% |
| Count | 1,255 | 863 | -31.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.29 | -38.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drouillard
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Drouillard also experienced changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.53% in 2000 to 82.16% in 2010. However, there was an increase in individuals with the surname Drouillard identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Specifically, the percentage of Hispanics rose by 71.04%, while those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases of 43.39% and 45.42% respectively. Despite these shifts, the numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.53% | 82.16% | -5.05% |
| Black | 5.9% | 8.46% | 43.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.95% | 4.29% | 45.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.13% | 71.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |