Explore the Family Name Remillard
The meaning of Remillard
Altered form (Rémillard) of Roumihat, itself an altered form of French (mainly Haute-Vienne) Roumilhac, a habitational name from any of several places so named in the west central part of France. The surname Roumihat is not found in France. History: François Roumihat/Rémillard from Châteauponsac in Haute-Vienne, France, married Anne Gaboury in L’Islet, QC, in 1681. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Colette, Laurent, Lucien, Marcel, Michel, Pierre, Solange, Aime, Alain, Aldor.
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How common is the last name Remillard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Remillard has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,529th but slid down to 12,140th in 2010, a change of -5.3%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 2.56%, from 2,502 in 2000 to 2,566 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also fell by -6.45%, from 0.93 in 2000 to 0.87 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,529 | #12,140 | -5.3% |
| Count | 2,502 | 2,566 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.87 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remillard
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Remillard. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 30.56% and 21.00% respectively between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, from 96.40% in 2000 to 95.95% in 2010. There were also increases in Hispanic identification (34.56%) while Black identification decreased by -32.14%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Remillard also declined, from 0.60% to 0.35%, a drop of -41.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.95% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.83% | 34.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.21% | 21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.47% | 30.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.35% | -41.67% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0.19% | -32.14% |