Explore the Family Name Girardeau
The meaning of Girardeau
French: from a pet form of the personal name Girard. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Girardeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Girardeau experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 compared to 74,608 in 2010, representing an 11.56% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 6.16%, from 276 people in 2000 to 259 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Girardeau per 100,000 individuals dropped by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #74,608 | -11.56% |
| Count | 276 | 259 | -6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girardeau
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Girardeau between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (88.04%), followed by Black (8.7%), and those identifying as two or more races (2.17%). By 2010, while the percentage of individuals identifying as White had decreased slightly to 85.71%, there were increases in the percentages identifying as Black and two or more races, rising to 10.81% and 2.70% respectively. There was no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.04% | 85.71% | -2.65% |
| Black | 8.7% | 10.81% | 24.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.7% | 24.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |