Explore the Family Name Pineau
The meaning of Pineau
French: topographic name from a diminutive of pin ‘pine’ (see Pin), or a habitational name from (Le) Pineau, the name of several places in the western part of France, of the same origin. Compare Pinault, Pineault, Pineo, and Pinneo. History: Jean Pineau from France married Anne Chiasson in Acadia c.1710. Pierre Pineau/Pinot dit Laperle from Le Mans in Sarthe, France, married Anne Boyer in QC in 1658. — This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its altered form Pineo) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Alcide, Alphonse, Andree, Armand, Chantal, Laurent, Lucien, Marcel, Marthe, Raoul, Yves.
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How common is the last name Pineau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pineau's popularity slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,945 and had a total count of 808 occurrences in the United States. By 2010, the rank had marginally dipped to 27,974, but the count increased to 857 people bearing the Pineau surname, indicating a growth rate of 6.06%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #27,974 | -0.1% |
| Count | 808 | 857 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pineau
The ethnic identity associated with the Pineau surname shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Pineaus identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly from 95.30% to 93.35%. A significant increase occurred among those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.74% to 1.63% - a jump of 120.27%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw an increase, growing by 25.5% to 1.87%. Conversely, there was a reduction in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 1.86% to 1.52%. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 93.35% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 1.87% | 25.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.63% | 120.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.52% | -18.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |