Explore the Family Name Russeau
The meaning of Russeau
French: variant of Rousseau and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Russeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Russeau has seen a slight increase in the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 54,269 among all surnames and increased to rank 52,970 in 2010; this represents a 2.39% rise in popularity. The number of individuals carrying this name also rose from 356 in 2000 to 391 by 2010, marking a 9.83% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 stayed consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #52,970 | 2.39% |
| Count | 356 | 391 | 9.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russeau
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Russeau, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, increasing from 83.43% in 2000 to 86.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 10.96% to 8.95%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity dropped significantly by 54.60%, from 3.37% to 1.53%. People identifying as two or more races also decreased from 2.25% to 1.79%. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.43% | 86.45% | 3.62% |
| Black | 10.96% | 8.95% | -18.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 1.79% | -20.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 1.53% | -54.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |