Explore the Family Name Geoffroy
The meaning of Geoffroy
French: from the Old French personal name Geuffrei, Geffroi. See Jeffrey. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Pierre, Camille, Christophe, Emile, Jean-Marie, Laurent, Normand, Sylvian, Telesphore.
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How common is the last name Geoffroy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geoffroy experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 26,946 in popularity and fell to rank 27,556 in 2010, marking a -2.26% change. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 847 to 874 over the same decade, which is a growth of 3.19%. The proportion of people bearing the surname per 100k also saw a minor reduction from 0.31 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #27,556 | -2.26% |
| Count | 847 | 874 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geoffroy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Geoffroy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease of -0.89% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Black saw the largest increase, moving from 2.36% to 3.32%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.30% to 1.72%. On the other hand, there was a decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, falling from 1.18% to 0.80%. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage (1.14%) of Geoffroys were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 93.02% | -0.89% |
| Black | 2.36% | 3.32% | 40.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.72% | 32.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0.8% | -32.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |