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

Cousette, 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 Cousette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cousette in America

Cousette is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cousette surname appeared 108 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 Cousette.

The history of the last name Cousette

The surname Cousette originated in France during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "cousette," which means "a little seam" or "a small stitch." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for a seamstress or tailor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cousette can be found in the tax records of the city of Rouen, Normandy, in 1247. The records list a "Jehan Cousette" as a resident of the city. In the 13th century, the name was also found in various other regions of northern France, including Picardy and Île-de-France.

The surname Cousette appeared in several historical documents throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. For example, a "Guillemette Cousette" was mentioned in the parish records of the village of Montreuil-sur-Mer in 1489. Additionally, a "Pierre Cousette" was listed as a merchant in the city archives of Lyon in 1578.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the surname varied slightly. It was sometimes written as "Couzette" or "Cousett." In the 18th century, the more standardized spelling of "Cousette" became more prevalent.

Notable individuals with the surname Cousette throughout history include:

1. Jean Cousette (c. 1580-1645), a French poet and playwright from Paris.
2. Marie Cousette (1635-1711), a prominent French embroiderer and lace-maker from Lille.
3. Pierre Cousette (1692-1764), a French architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Marseille.
4. Jacques Cousette (1723-1798), a French military officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
5. Émilie Cousette (1823-1892), a French educator and author who wrote several books on teaching methods and childhood education.

While the surname Cousette originated in France, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and even overseas as French emigrants settled in various regions. However, the name remains relatively rare and is most commonly found in France and among French-descended populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cousette

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

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 Cousette 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.

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

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