Explore the Family Name Jean-claude
The meaning of Jean-claude
French (mainly Vosges and Alsace; Jeanclaude); Haitian (in the US also Jeanclaude): from the French personal name Jean-Claude, a compound of Jean and Claude.
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How common is the last name Jean-claude in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jean-Claude has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 82,344 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had jumped to 54,637, reflecting a change of 33.65%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 213 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth of 77.0%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people experienced a 62.5% increase, moving from 0.08 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #54,637 | 33.65% |
| Count | 213 | 377 | 77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jean-claude
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jean-Claude also evolved between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority (84.04%) identified as Black, increasing slightly to 85.94% by 2010. There were notable shifts in other ethnicities as well. The percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, rising from 2.35% to 5.84%. On the other hand, those claiming two or more races decreased from 7.04% to 3.71%, and White also saw a reduction from 6.10% to 4.51%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.04% | 85.94% | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 5.84% | 148.51% |
| White | 6.1% | 4.51% | -26.07% |
| Two or More Races | 7.04% | 3.71% | -47.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |