Explore the Family Name Robicheau
The meaning of Robicheau
Altered form of French Robichaud. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Lorette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Robicheau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Robicheau has slightly decreased over time, dropping from rank 50,686 in 2000 to 53,667 in 2010, a decline of 5.88%. The number of people carrying this surname also experienced a minor drop, going from 387 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.52%. Its proportion per 100,000 individuals declined by 7.14% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #53,667 | -5.88% |
| Count | 387 | 385 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robicheau
The ethnicity identity associated with the surname Robicheau has seen some shifts over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Robicheau surname identified as White (97.16%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (2.07%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had dropped to 93.51%, while the percentage of those self-identifying as Hispanic increased to 3.64%, seeing a significant rise of 75.85%. It should also be noted that in 2010, a new category emerged with 2.08% identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races. There were no records for this group in 2000. No change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 93.51% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.64% | 75.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |