Explore the Family Name Richoux
The meaning of Richoux
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ricwulf, a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richoux in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Richoux saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,890th and fell to 40,672nd by 2010, marking a decline of 4.58%. The count of individuals with this surname increased modestly, rising from 534 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, an uptick of 0.56%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Richoux name decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #40,672 | -4.58% |
| Count | 534 | 537 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richoux
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Richoux identify as White. In 2000, 95.88% of individuals with this surname were White, decreasing slightly to 94.6% in 2010. Hispanic representation also declined from 1.87% in 2000 to 1.3% in 2010. There was no recorded data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, or Black for either year. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010: individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, who made up 2.79% of the Richoux population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.6% | -1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.3% | -30.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |