Explore the Family Name Duchesneau
The meaning of Duchesneau
French: topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, from a diminutive of Old French chesne ‘oak’ (see Chene), or a habitational name for someone from Le Chesneau, the name of several places in the northern part of France. This form of the surname is very rare in France. Compare Ducheneaux. History: René Duchesneau dit Sansregret from Fleuré in Vienne, France, married Jeanne Guérin in Charlesbourg, QC, in 1695. Some characteristic forenames: French Francois, Adelard, Alphie, Andre, Collette, Fernand, Luce, Lucien, Marcel, Pierre, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Duchesneau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duchesneau has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,395th in popularity and by 2010, its ranking dropped to 40,016 – a decrease of 4.22 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 542 to 548, marking a 1.11 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.0 percent, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #40,016 | -4.22% |
| Count | 542 | 548 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duchesneau
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Duchesneau surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.57 percent in 2000, to 94.16 percent in 2010. The number identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero by 2010, while the percentage identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 57.84 percent. Additionally, by 2010, 2.01 percent identified as Hispanic, where none did in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.16% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.92% | 57.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |