Explore the Family Name Shanteau
The meaning of Shanteau
Americanized form of French Châtillon: habitational name from any of several places called Châtillon, e.g. Châtillon-sur-Seine, in Côte-d’Or, from a diminutive of Late Latin castellum ‘castle’. History: Bearers of the surname Shanteau are descendants of Pierre Godin dit Châtillon from France (see Godin).
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How common is the last name Shanteau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shanteau saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling from 77,742 to 80,678, a change of -3.78%. Nonetheless, the number of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 229 to 235, indicating an increase of 2.62%. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #80,678 | -3.78% |
| Count | 229 | 235 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shanteau
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shanteau. In 2000, 97.38% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had fallen slightly to 95.74%, a change of -1.68%. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 0% to 3.83%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.74% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |