Explore the Family Name Robicheaux
The meaning of Robicheaux
Altered form of French Robichaud. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Andre, Fernand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Robicheaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Robicheaux experienced a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,565th in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 21,553rd in 2010, representing a -4.8% change. Despite the decrease in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly from 1,198 in 2000 to 1,211 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.09%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, it saw a -6.82% decline, moving from 0.44 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,565 | #21,553 | -4.8% |
| Count | 1,198 | 1,211 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robicheaux
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Robicheaux also evolved over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of bearers identified as White, decreasing from 83.31% in 2000 to 80.10% in 2010, there were notable increases in other identities. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 13.52% to 14.95%, and those identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.75% to 2.39%. Furthermore, previously unrecorded categories emerged in 2010: 0.58% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.74% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.31% | 80.1% | -3.85% |
| Black | 13.52% | 14.95% | 10.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.39% | 36.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.24% | 24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |