Explore the Family Name Labeau
The meaning of Labeau
1. Altered form of French Lebeau 1 ‘the handsome’ and French Canadian Lebeau 2, with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that may have also been the result of the American English pronunciation). 2. In some cases possibly also French: topographic name derived from Latin albellus ‘white poplar’, with fused definite article l’; or perhaps a variant of Abeau, itself a very rare variant of the personal name Abel. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Amiee, Phillippe, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Labeau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Labeau saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,784th in popularity, dropping to 26,654th by 2010—a decrease of roughly 7.55%. The overall count of individuals with this name also fell slightly from 943 in 2000 to 914 in 2010, marking a 3.08% decline. As a proportion per 100k people, the occurrence of the surname Labeau dropped by 11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,784 | #26,654 | -7.55% |
| Count | 943 | 914 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Labeau
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Labeau, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals identify as White—90.67% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 89.06% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black rose from 3.61% in 2000 to 5.03% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, jumping from 1.06% to 1.86%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a minor increase of 3.28%. Data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.67% | 89.06% | -1.78% |
| Black | 3.61% | 5.03% | 39.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.44% | 2.52% | 3.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.86% | 75.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |