Explore the Family Name Giroir
The meaning of Giroir
French: variant of Girouard and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Albertine, Monique.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Giroir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Giroir saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28912 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 27581, indicating an increase in its usage by 4.6%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 774 to 873, marking a substantial growth of 12.79%. Moreover, for every 100,000 people, there were roughly 0.29 individuals named Giroir in 2000, and this increased to 0.3 by 2010, showing an upward trend of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #27,581 | 4.6% |
| Count | 774 | 873 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giroir
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Giroir according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.06% identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased to 91.98% by 2010. The second largest group was Black, which saw an increase from 2.20% to 2.98%. The Hispanic proportion also rose from 1.55% to 2.18%. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population experienced a considerable growth of 51.16%, increasing from 1.29% to 1.95%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 91.98% | -2.21% |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.98% | 35.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.18% | 40.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 1.95% | 51.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |