Explore the Family Name Hurteau
The meaning of Hurteau
French: variant of Hurtault (and, in North America, an altered form of this), from a diminutive derivative of Old French hurter ‘to strike’, used as a nickname for a rowdy, quarrelsome individual; or perhaps a habitational name from (Le) Hurtault, the name of a few places in the northern part of France.
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How common is the last name Hurteau in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hurteau has seen a slight surge over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 44,895 in 2000 to 43,732 in 2010, marking a change of 2.59 percent. The count also increased during the same period from 450 to 493, an increase of 9.56 percent. However, the proportion of people with the Hurteau surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #43,732 | 2.59% |
| Count | 450 | 493 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurteau
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the dominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Hurteau was White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.22 percent to 94.93 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals of two or more races saw an increase in representation among those with the Hurteau surname. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose from 1.11 in 2000 to 1.42 in 2010 while individuals of two or more races jumped from 2.00 to 3.04 during the same period. There were no recorded individuals with Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in this surname group in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.93% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 3.04% | 52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.42% | 27.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |