Explore the Family Name Gibeau
The meaning of Gibeau
French: variant of Gibault and Gibeault and, in North America, (also) an altered form of these. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Henri, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gibeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gibeau has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,437 in popularity with a count of 481, or a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had climbed up to rank 42,094 and its count had risen by about 7.28% to 516, though the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 5.56% to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #42,094 | 0.81% |
| Count | 481 | 516 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibeau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gibeau also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.76% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased to 96.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased significantly from 3.12% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also reduced from 2.08% to 1.74%. No individuals with the surname Gibeau identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 96.71% | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 1.74% | -16.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 0.97% | -68.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |