2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Choquet
A surname referring to a small wood or thicket where birds live.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Choquet. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Choquet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Choquet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Choquet, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Choquet
The surname Choquet originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old French word "choquet," meaning "little wooden shoe" or "clog." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who made or wore such footwear.
One of the earliest known references to the Choquet name dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a record of the citizens of Rouen. This document mentions a certain Jean Choquet, indicating the presence of the family in Normandy during that time period.
In the 14th century, the Choquet name can be found in various tax rolls and land records from the Normandy region, suggesting that the family had established itself as landowners and members of the local gentry. For instance, a Roger Choquet is listed as a landowner in the village of Auberville-la-Renault in 1372.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the Choquet surname emerged. One such figure was François Choquet (1545-1611), a renowned mathematician and philosopher from Normandy who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Another notable Choquet was Jean Choquet (1618-1692), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
In the 18th century, the Choquet family expanded its presence throughout France. One member of note was Pierre-François Choquet (1725-1798), a French soldier and military engineer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars. He was particularly recognized for his role in the defense of Strasbourg during the Siege of 1793.
As the Choquet name spread across France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through French emigration. For example, Émile Choquet (1844-1924) was a French-Canadian architect and engineer who was instrumental in the construction of several notable buildings in Montreal, including the Château Ramezay and the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Throughout its long history, the Choquet surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including mathematics, art, military, engineering, and architecture. While the name's origins can be traced back to a humble descriptive nickname, it has grown to become a respected surname with a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Choquet
Among Census respondents with the surname Choquet, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Choquet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Choquet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 87
- Two or more races9.1% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Choquet
Choquet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,970 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 4,970 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Choquet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #156,005 | 3.1% |
| Count | 100 | 99 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Choquet bearers went from 100 to 99 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,970 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #156,005.
FAQ
Choquet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Choquet?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Choquet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Choquet?
Choquet ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Choquet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Choquet.
Has Choquet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Choquet went from 100 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Choquet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Choquet, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Choquet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Choquet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Two or More Races (9.1%), Hispanic (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Choquet (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Choquet mean?
A surname referring to a small wood or thicket where birds live. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Choquet (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Choquet?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Choquet on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.