Explore the Family Name Rheaume
The meaning of Rheaume
Altered form (Rhéaume) of French Réaume (see Reaume). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Armand, Andre, Alban, Alphonse, Amie, Camille, Donat, Fernand, Francois, Germaine, Herve.
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How common is the last name Rheaume in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rheaume has seen a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 16,168th in the United States, but this changed to a rank of 17,367th in 2010, marking a drop of 7.42 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, going from 1,644 in 2000 to 1,626 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.09 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals dropped by 9.84 percent from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,168 | #17,367 | -7.42% |
| Count | 1,644 | 1,626 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rheaume
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rheaume between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority with the surname, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.99 in 2000 to 93.67 in 2010. Those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander saw significant increases, with the proportions growing by 110.13 percent and 87.76 percent respectively. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased by 43.69 percent and 72.09 percent respectively. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races increased by 20.31 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 93.67% | -2.42% |
| Black | 0.79% | 1.66% | 110.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.54% | 20.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.48% | 43.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.92% | 87.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.74% | 72.09% |