Explore the Family Name Pineault
The meaning of Pineault
French: variant of Pineau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Laurent, Benoit, Normand, Raoul, Sylvain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pineault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pineault saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 58,999th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 59,901st position, representing a change of -1.53%. The number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.98% over this decade, from 321 to 337. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #59,901 | -1.53% |
| Count | 321 | 337 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pineault
The vast majority of individuals with the surname Pineault identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a small decrease in this percentage, from 98.44% in 2000 to 97.03% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either year. Nevertheless, there was an increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the figure rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.03% | -1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |