Explore the Family Name Maisonneuve
The meaning of Maisonneuve
French: habitational name from (La) Maisonneuve or (La) Maison Neuve, the name of several places in various parts of France, meaning ‘new house’ (see Maison), or a topographic name for someone living at the new house. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Armand, Laurent, Virginie, Yvan.
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How common is the last name Maisonneuve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maisonneuve has gained popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 73,931 but climbed to 58,604 in 2010, representing a growth of 20.73%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by 41.8% during this period, rising from 244 in 2000 to 346 in 2010. This led to an increase in the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people in the U.S., which went up by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #58,604 | 20.73% |
| Count | 244 | 346 | 41.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maisonneuve
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority of individuals with the Maisonneuve surname identified as White in both years (68.44% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 67.92% in 2010), there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.87% to 3.76%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic went from 0% to 2.89%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black slightly decreased from 26.64% in 2000 to 25.14% in 2010. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant, with no individuals with the Maisonneuve surname identifying with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.44% | 67.92% | -0.76% |
| Black | 26.64% | 25.14% | -5.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 3.76% | 31.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |