Explore the Family Name Geroux
The meaning of Geroux
French (Géroux): variant of Giroux and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. In France, it is found mainly in Somme.
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How common is the last name Geroux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geroux has seen a decrease in popularity rank from 45,227 in 2000 to 49,461 in 2010, marking a change of -9.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 446 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -4.71%. The proportion of people named Geroux per 100,000 decreased by -17.65% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #49,461 | -9.36% |
| Count | 446 | 425 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geroux
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for the surname Geroux between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 91.93% to 91.76%, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 62.87%. A small percentage (1.18%) started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where there were none in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly by -42.80%. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.93% | 91.76% | -0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 3.29% | 62.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.93% | 2.82% | -42.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |