Explore the Family Name Pomerleau
The meaning of Pomerleau
French Canadian: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Andre, Emile, Jacques, Julien, Laurent, Marcel, Ovide, Alphonse, Antoine, Collette.
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How common is the last name Pomerleau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pomerleau saw a minor decline in rank from 16,489 in 2000 to 17,111 in 2010, with a change rate of -3.77. However, the count of individuals with the Pomerleau surname showed a slight increase of 3.3%, rising from 1,605 in 2000 to 1,658 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of Pomerleaus per 100k people decreased by -5.08 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,489 | #17,111 | -3.77% |
| Count | 1,605 | 1,658 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomerleau
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, an overwhelming majority of people with the Pomerleau surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of -1.07 over the period. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 6.45% and those identifying with two or more races also went up by 13.99%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.87% to 1.75%, marking a 101.15% change. No individuals with the Pomerleau surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.48% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.75% | 101.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.63% | 13.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.66% | 6.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |