Explore the Family Name Gonyeau
The meaning of Gonyeau
American French: variant of Gonyo, found predominantly in New England.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gonyeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gonyeau diminished somewhat in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked 69,636 in 2000, it fell to a rank of 75,069 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.8%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a slight decrease during this period from 263 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, or a drop of 2.28%. Consequently, the proportion of Gonyeaus per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #75,069 | -7.8% |
| Count | 263 | 257 | -2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonyeau
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of the Gonyeaus identify as White, making up over 90% of the population in both years. This figure saw a minor decrease of 0.66%, from 90.87% in 2000 to 90.27% in 2010. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 5.70% of the Gonyeaus in 2000, but this number also decreased slightly to 5.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic represented 2.28% of the Gonyeaus in 2000, dropping to 1.95% in 2010. There was no change in the number of Gonyeaus identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.87% | 90.27% | -0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 5.7% | 5.45% | -4.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 1.95% | -14.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |