Explore the Family Name Painchaud
The meaning of Painchaud
French: from pain chaud ‘hot bread’, used as a metonymic occupational name for a baker. Some characteristic forenames: French Germain, Andre, Francois, Gilles, Gisele, Jacques, Laureat, Normand, Raynald.
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How common is the last name Painchaud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Painchaud saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905 but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 71,886, reflecting a change of 1.4%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased over this decade from 248 to 271, an increase of approximately 9.27%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #71,886 | 1.4% |
| Count | 248 | 271 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Painchaud
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the Painchaud surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.58% of those with the Painchaud surname identified as White, slightly dropping to 96.68% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities according to the census data from both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 96.68% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |