Explore the Family Name Tondreau
The meaning of Tondreau
French: from a diminutive of Old French tonder, an oblique case of tondeur ‘shearer, clipper’, hence an occupational name for someone who clipped cloth, or for a sheep-shearer. History: Pierre Tondreau dit La Souche from Orchaise in Loir-et-Cher, France, married Marie-Anne Fréchet in Beaupré, QC, in 1691. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Andre, Florien, Laurent, Monique.
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How common is the last name Tondreau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tondreau has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,335 but improved its rank to 39,004 by 2010, marking an increase of 3.3%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period from 511 to 565, representing a 10.57% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #39,004 | 3.3% |
| Count | 511 | 565 | 10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tondreau
The ethnic identity associated with the Tondreau surname also evolved from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Tondreaus identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 54.74%, while those identifying as Black saw a substantial growth of 67.99%. The Hispanic community also saw an increase from 2.15% to 3.01%. On the other hand, a decline was observed among those identifying as White, decreasing from 85.32% to 76.64%. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which contrasts with the data from 2000 where 1.57% identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.32% | 76.64% | -10.17% |
| Black | 9.59% | 16.11% | 67.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.01% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 2.12% | 54.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |