Explore the Family Name Pageau
The meaning of Pageau
French: diminutive of Page. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Stephane, Alphonse, Andre, Fernand, Gisele, Jean Claude, Lucien, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Pageau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pageau has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 65,133rd most common name with 285 individuals carrying it. By 2010, its rank fell to 69,170 with a count of 284, marking a -6.2% change in rank and a -0.35% change in count. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname also decreased by -9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #69,170 | -6.2% |
| Count | 285 | 284 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pageau
For ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a minor shift within the ethnic identities associated with the surname Pageau between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, those with this surname identified as White, at 96.49% in 2000, which slightly dropped to 94.37% in 2010. There was no prevalence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the bearers of this surname during these years. However, the data shows a new emergence of multi-racial (Two or more races) and Hispanic identifiers within this group, both registering at 2.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.37% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |