Explore the Family Name Parenteau
The meaning of Parenteau
French: diminutive of Parent. History: Pierre Parenteau dit Lafontaine from Bazauges in Charente-Maritime, France, married Madeleine Tisserand in Quebec City, QC, in 1673. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Marcel, Normand, Camille, Cecile, Florent, Paul Emile, Pierre, Yvan, Aime, Armand, Aurel.
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How common is the last name Parenteau in the United States?
The surname Parenteau, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a slight dip in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 12,721 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 13,509, marking a negative change of around 6.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Parenteau surname marginally increased from 2,229 in 2000 to 2,245 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.72%. The proportion of Parenteaus per 100,000 people decreased by 8.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,721 | #13,509 | -6.19% |
| Count | 2,229 | 2,245 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.76 | -8.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parenteau
In terms of ethnic identity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Parenteau surname identify as White, accounting for 93.10% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 93.85% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.60% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. The percentage of Parenteaus identifying as Two or More Races remained relatively steady with a minor decrease from 1.62% to 1.60%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in this group fell by 17.48%, though they only make up a small fraction of the Parenteaus. For the first time in 2010, there were Parenteaus who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, but these groups remain statistically insignificant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 93.1% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.43% | 31.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.6% | -1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0.85% | -17.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |