Explore the Family Name Gaudreault
The meaning of Gaudreault
Altered form of French Gaudreau. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Aime, Alain, Benoit, Fernand, Jean-Guy, Jean-Marie, Laurent, Marcel, Pascal, Pierre, Rodrigue.
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How common is the last name Gaudreault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gaudreault has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668 in terms of frequency among surnames in the United States and by 2010, it had climbed to the 62,359th position, reflecting a 5.04% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by 13.83% during this decade, from 282 people in 2000 to 321 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a 10% growth, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #62,359 | 5.04% |
| Count | 282 | 321 | 13.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaudreault
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates an overwhelming majority of people with the Gaudreault surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.74% identified as such, and this figure rose slightly to 96.88% in 2010. There is a notable lack of diversity among the Gaudreaults, as no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was a small percentage (1.77%) that identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 96.88% | 1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |