Explore the Family Name Jarreau
The meaning of Jarreau
French: 1. probably a variant of Garreau (see Gareau). 2. possibly also a from a diminutive of jarre ‘(earthenware) jar for oil’ (see Jarret 2). History: The Jarreau families of LA trace their descent from two men from Bordeaux, France: Pierre Jarreau and Jacques Jarreau, possibly Pierre’s nephew, who arrived in the 1760s and 1780s. Their descendants have long been concentrated in Pointe Coupee parish and Baton Rouge. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Julien, Lucien, Marcel, Ovide.
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How common is the last name Jarreau in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in terms of popularity, the surname "Jarreau" has experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from position 18526 to 19306, marking a change of -4.21%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased slightly from 1374 in 2000 to 1402 in 2010, indicating a growth by 2.04%. The proportion per 100,000 followed the trend of its rank, decreasing by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,526 | #19,306 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,374 | 1,402 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jarreau
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Jarreau", based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 82.90% identified as white, dropping to 80.17% in 2010, marking a decline of -3.29%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 0.80% to 0.78%, a -2.50% change. However, individuals identifying as Black or African American saw an increase, rising from 13.68% in 2000 to 16.19% in 2010, an increase of 18.35%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 38.13%, from 1.60% to 2.21%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 80.17% | -3.29% |
| Black | 13.68% | 16.19% | 18.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.21% | 38.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 0.78% | -2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |