Explore the Family Name Robichaux
The meaning of Robichaux
Altered form of French Robichaud. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Camille, Emile, Fernand, Francois, Gillis, Jacques, Marcel, Monique, Octave, Pierre, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Robichaux in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Robichaux' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,221 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it slipped to 12,560th place, marking a 2.77% drop. Despite the fall in rank, the count of individuals with the Robichaux surname actually increased during this period from 2,337 to 2,465, showing a growth of 5.48%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 3.45%, from 0.87 to 0.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,221 | #12,560 | -2.77% |
| Count | 2,337 | 2,465 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.84 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robichaux
Analyzing the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Robichaux' identified as White in both 2000 (92.64%) and 2010 (90.91%), although there was a slight decrease of 1.87% in this category over the decade. The Hispanic population saw the highest increase of 49.55%, growing from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also grew significantly by 114.29%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.21% in 2000 to 0.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Black individuals within the 'Robichaux' surname holders rose by 14.83%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 38.46%. The group identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, rising by 35% from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 90.91% | -1.87% |
| Black | 4.45% | 5.11% | 14.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.66% | 49.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.62% | 35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.45% | 114.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.24% | -38.46% |