Find out how popular the last name Becotte is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Becotte.

Becotte, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Becotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becotte in America

Becotte is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becotte surname appeared 244 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Becotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Becotte to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Becotte

The surname "BECOTTE" is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "becot," which means "little beak" or "small snout." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a distinctive nose or facial feature resembling a beak.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BECOTTE" can be found in the Normandy region of France during the 13th century. In a manuscript dated 1274, a landowner named Jacques Becotte is mentioned as owning a small parcel of land near the village of Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several tax records and census documents in the northern French provinces. For example, a certain Jehan Becotte is listed as a resident of the town of Amiens in 1362.

As the name spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Becot," "Beccot," and "Becquot." These variations reflect the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable bearer of the name "BECOTTE" was Jean-Baptiste Becotte, a French soldier and explorer who lived during the 17th century (1628-1689). He is known for participating in the exploration of the Great Lakes region of North America and establishing trade routes with Native American tribes.

Another historical figure with this surname was Marie-Louise Becotte (1710-1782), a French author and playwright who wrote several popular plays and novels during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the name "BECOTTE" gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Pierre-Auguste Becotte (1819-1887) was a renowned French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Émile Becotte (1835-1901) was a respected poet and journalist.

During the same period, the name also appeared in the United States, likely carried by French immigrants. One early American bearer was Jacques Becotte (1792-1867), a farmer and landowner who settled in the state of Louisiana in the early 1800s.

While the surname "BECOTTE" is not exceedingly common today, it continues to be found in various parts of France, as well as in regions with significant French cultural influence, such as Quebec, Canada, and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becotte

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Becotte.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Becotte was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Becotte has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Becotte was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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