Explore the Family Name Primeau
The meaning of Primeau
French: nickname from a derivative of Old French prim(e) ‘first’, applied to the eldest son in a family. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Premo and Primeaux. History: François Primeau/Primot from Normandy, France, married Marie Deniau in Laprairie, QC, in 1687. Some characteristic forenames: French Adelard, Andre, Gaston, Lucien, Marcel, Michel, Pierrette.
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How common is the last name Primeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Primeau has seen some changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,887th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 21,842nd spot, representing a decline of 4.57%. However, the total count of individuals with the Primeau surname increased marginally from 1,175 in 2000 to 1,190 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.28%. The proportion of the Primeau surname per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,887 | #21,842 | -4.57% |
| Count | 1,175 | 1,190 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Primeau
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Primeau surname identify as White, although there were slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.09% identified as White, which decreased to 94.87% in 2010. There was no change in Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identifications with both remaining at 0%. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw a minor rise from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. Notably, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. It should be noted that for privacy reasons, any suppressed data is not included in these figures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 94.87% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.6% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 1.43% | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.18% | 6.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |