Explore the Family Name Gautreaux
The meaning of Gautreaux
French: variant of Gautreau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Gautreaux is virtually non-existing in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Antoine, Eulice, Leonce, Pierre, Andree, Camile, Camille, Francois, Gabrielle, Gillis, Laure.
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How common is the last name Gautreaux in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gautreaux has slightly decreased in the last decade. In 2000, it ranked at 10,757 with a count of 2,722 individuals, accounting for approximately 1.01 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 11,348 and the proportion per 100,000 individuals fell to 0.94, marking a -5.49% change in rank and -6.93% change in proportion. However, interestingly, the total count of people with this surname increased by 2.13% to 2,780 during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,757 | #11,348 | -5.49% |
| Count | 2,722 | 2,780 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.94 | -6.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gautreaux
On the subject of ethnicity, the Gautreaux surname showed a diverse range of ethnic identities based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, although this proportion fell from 91.11% in 2000 to 88.74% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase, going from 4.41% in 2000 to 6.58% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also increased, reaching 0.40% and 1.47% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black slipped slightly from 2.42% to 2.30%, and those indicating American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity almost halved, decreasing from 0.96% to 0.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.11% | 88.74% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 6.58% | 49.21% |
| Black | 2.42% | 2.3% | -4.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.47% | 67.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.5% | -47.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.4% | 81.82% |