Explore the Family Name Vadeboncoeur
The meaning of Vadeboncoeur
French Canadian: soldier’s name from French va de bon coeur, meaning literally ‘go with good heart’ and interpreted as ‘go bravely’. Compare Goodheart 2 and Hart 6. History: In North America, this surname was originally the secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Normand, Armand, Eudore, Jinette, Lucien, Pierre, Roch, Valmore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vadeboncoeur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Vadeboncoeur surname's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 1.83 percent, from 51233 in 2000 to 52169 in 2010. However, the total count of people with this surname saw a small increase of 4.19 percent, from 382 to 398 individuals. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.14 percent in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #52,169 | -1.83% |
| Count | 382 | 398 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vadeboncoeur
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Vadeboncoeur surname identify as white. In 2000, 97.12 percent did so, dropping slightly to 96.23 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.09 percent to 2.76 percent, marking a change of 32.06 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.23% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.76% | 32.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |