Explore the Family Name Heroux
The meaning of Heroux
French (Héroux): from the ancient Germanic personal name Hariwulf, composed of the elements heri, hari ‘army’ + wulf ‘wolf’. History: Jean Hérou/Héroux dit Bourgainville from Blonville-sur-Mer in Calvados, France, married Jeanne Pépin in Trois-Rivières, QC, in 1674. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Pierre, Andre, Edouard, Aurore, Donat, Gaston, Gisele, Herve, Laurier, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Heroux in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Heroux has seen subtle changes according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 17,799 in popularity with 1,450 counts and a proportion of 0.54 per 100k individuals. By 2010, the rank slightly declined to 17,992 and the count increased by 7.03% to 1,552, but the proportion per 100k decreased by 1.85% to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,799 | #17,992 | -1.08% |
| Count | 1,450 | 1,552 | 7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heroux
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heroux, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of this name identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.79% in 2000 to 97.49% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also decreased during this decade, by 33.33% and 18.45%, respectively. However, there was an increase in Heroux individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.55% to 1.03%. Interestingly, there were no reported bearers of the Heroux surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.32% identified as Black, while the percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native remains at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.49% | -0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.03% | 87.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 0.84% | -18.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.32% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |