Explore the Family Name Govreau
The meaning of Govreau
Altered form of French Gauvreau. History: Bearers of the surname Govreau are descendants of Étienne Gauvreau from France (see Gauvreau).
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How common is the last name Govreau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Govreau' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 96,480th most popular surname, dropping to 105,600th by 2010, representing a decline of 9.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 175 in 2000 to 169 in 2010, marking a reduction of 3.43%. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the 'Govreau' surname remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,480 | #105,600 | -9.45% |
| Count | 175 | 169 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Govreau
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Govreau' surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. This ethnicity has remained relatively stable over a decade, with 97.14% identified as White in 2000, decreasing slightly to 97.04% in 2010 - a minor change of 0.10%. There were no recorded instances of the 'Govreau' surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 97.04% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |