Explore the Family Name Rabideau
The meaning of Rabideau
Altered form of French Robidoux.
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How common is the last name Rabideau in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Rabideau experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rabideau was ranked the 11,134th most popular surname, falling to the 11,642nd position in 2010 – a change of -4.56%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased by about 3%, from 2,614 in 2000 to 2,693 in 2010. This led to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.97 in 2000 to 0.91 in 2010, a -6.19% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,134 | #11,642 | -4.56% |
| Count | 2,614 | 2,693 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.91 | -6.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rabideau
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in ethnic identity associated with the surname Rabideau between 2000 and 2010. While the majority who carry the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly from 96.79% to 94.02%, there were notable increases in other groups. The Hispanic representation within this surname more than doubled, rising from 0.61% to 1.67%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native increased modestly, by 40.48% and 36.89% respectively. Additionally, those reporting two or more races also rose from 0.96% to 1.56%. Notably, the Black community began to appear in the Rabideau surname statistics in 2010, after being suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 94.02% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.67% | 173.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 1.67% | 36.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.56% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.59% | 40.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |