Explore the Family Name Robidoux
The meaning of Robidoux
French: very rare variant of Robidou (and, in North America, an altered form of this), possibly a derivative of the personal name Robert. Compare Rabideau, Robideau, Robideaux, and Roubideaux. History: André Robidou dit L’Espagnol from Santa María in Spain married Jeanne Denot in Quebec City, QC, in 1667. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Armand, Cecile, Normand, Alcide, Andre, Fernand, Jacques, Napoleon, Sebastien.
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How common is the last name Robidoux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Robidoux' has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,641st most popular name in the United States but dropped to 15,651 by 2010 - a change of -6.9%. Despite this decline in ranking, the number of individuals carrying the 'Robidoux' name increased marginally from 1863 to 1866, a growth rate of 0.16%. Consequently, the proportion of 'Robidoux' per 100k people decreased by -8.7% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,641 | #15,651 | -6.9% |
| Count | 1,863 | 1,866 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robidoux
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the 'Robidoux' surname identify as White, with a small decrease of -0.39% from 92.54% in 2000 to 92.18% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as having two or more races, which saw an increase of 12.92% between the two census periods. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 3.22% and 2.68% of the Robidoux population in 2000 and 2010 respectively, indicating a -16.77% change. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 9.64%, while the Black and Asian/Pacific Islander groups were minimal but started to be represented in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.54% | 92.18% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.22% | 2.68% | -16.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.36% | 12.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 1.82% | 9.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |