Explore the Family Name Dusseault
The meaning of Dusseault
Altered form of French Dussault. Some characteristic forenames: French Adelard, Andre, Alphee, Armand, Camille, Herve, Jean-Paul, Marcel, Marielle, Pierre, Rejean, Yvan.
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How common is the last name Dusseault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dusseault has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 50,178 in 2000 to 51,281 in 2010, marking a 2.2% decrease. However, the actual count of people carrying the Dusseault name increased by 3.57%, from 392 in 2000 to 406 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest decline of 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #51,281 | -2.2% |
| Count | 392 | 406 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dusseault
In terms of ethnicity, the Dusseault surname shows a predominantly White ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.43% identified as White, which dropped slightly to 95.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also decreased by 3.27%, from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. On the other hand, there was an increase in the Hispanic segment by 24.02%, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same in both years, registering no individuals under these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 95.57% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.22% | 24.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.48% | -3.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |