Explore the Family Name Videau
The meaning of Videau
French: variant of Vidal. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Videau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Videau saw a slight decrease in rank from 85,996 in 2000 to 86,981 in 2010, a change of -1.15%. However, this minor drop in ranking was paralleled by a small increase in count, with 202 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 and 214 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07, indicating that although the surname's ranking dropped slightly, its overall prevalence remained consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #86,981 | -1.15% |
| Count | 202 | 214 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Videau
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Videau identify as Black, with 85.64% in 2000 and slightly declining to 84.58% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the surname is White, which showed an increase from 10.4% in 2000 to 11.21% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.97% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.64% | 84.58% | -1.24% |
| White | 10.4% | 11.21% | 7.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |