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

Bigaouette, 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 Bigaouette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bigaouette in America

Bigaouette is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bigaouette surname appeared 132 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 Bigaouette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bigaouette 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 Bigaouette

The surname BIGAOUETTE has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Normandy, France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "bigot" meaning "hypocrite" and "ouette" meaning "small path or trail", suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a small trail frequented by religious hypocrites or non-conformists.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name BIGAOUETTE can be found in the parish records of the town of Rouen, Normandy, dating back to the late 1500s. It appears that a family by the name of BIGAOUETTE resided in the area during this time period.

In the 17th century, several members of the BIGAOUETTE family were among the early French settlers who ventured to the New World, particularly in the region of Quebec, Canada. One notable individual was Jacques BIGAOUETTE, born in 1635, who was among the first settlers to establish a homestead along the St. Lawrence River.

As the BIGAOUETTE family spread across Canada and parts of the United States, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge, such as BIGOUETTE, BIGOUET, and BIGOT. These alternative spellings can be found in historical records from the 18th and 19th centuries.

A notable figure bearing the BIGAOUETTE name was Pierre BIGAOUETTE (1782-1856), a prominent farmer and landowner in the Saguenay region of Quebec. His descendants went on to establish several successful businesses and contribute to the local community.

Another individual of note was Marie-Anne BIGAOUETTE (1825-1901), a renowned author and poet from Quebec, whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and helped to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the French-Canadian community.

The BIGAOUETTE name also has ties to the early days of the American West, with Joseph BIGAOUETTE (1848-1924) being a well-known trapper and explorer who played a significant role in mapping the Rocky Mountain region and establishing trade routes.

Throughout the centuries, the BIGAOUETTE surname has been carried by numerous individuals from diverse walks of life, including artists, politicians, entrepreneurs, and academics, all contributing to the rich tapestry of history in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bigaouette

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

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 Bigaouette 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 Bigaouette 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 Bigaouette was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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