Explore the Family Name Galipeau
The meaning of Galipeau
French: from Old French galippe, which in the 15th century was the name of a type of galley, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who manned such a vessel or for a seaman in general. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Gallipeau. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Michel, Normand, Andre, Aurel, Henri, Jacques, Lorette, Ludger, Marcel, Monique, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Galipeau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Galipeau surname has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 28,407 and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to rank 29,878, marking a decrease of 5.18%. The number of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 791 in 2000 to 786 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.63%. Proportionally, out of every 100,000 people, approximately 0.29 had the Galipeau surname in 2000, falling to about 0.27 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #29,878 | -5.18% |
| Count | 791 | 786 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galipeau
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Galipeau surname identified as White, with percentages of 95.20 in 2000 and 94.27 in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.98%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010, an increase of 101.98%. People identifying as two or more ethnicities fell slightly from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010, a decrease of 4.58%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained nearly unchanged at 0.88% in 2000 and 0.89% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Galipeau surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.27% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.29% | -4.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.04% | 101.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0.89% | 1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |