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

Doucette, 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 Doucette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doucette in America

Doucette is the 4135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doucette surname appeared 8,573 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Doucette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doucette 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 Doucette

The surname Doucette has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "doucet," which means "sweet" or "pleasant," often used as a nickname or descriptive term.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doucette can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Normandy, dating back to the 13th century. These rolls were tax records that documented the names of individuals who were required to contribute to the king's subsidies. The name Doucette appeared in various spellings, including Doucet, Dousset, and Douchet, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that time.

Over the centuries, the Doucette surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Jean Doucette, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 15th century. Another prominent figure was Pierre Doucette, a 16th-century merchant from Rouen, who was involved in the lucrative wine trade between France and England.

In the 17th century, the Doucette name gained recognition through the works of François Doucette, a renowned French poet and playwright. His literary contributions earned him acclaim and a place among the notable writers of the French Renaissance.

During the French colonization of North America, several individuals bearing the Doucette surname made their mark. Michel Doucette (1650-1720), a French settler from Normandy, established a family line in Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia, Canada) and became a prominent figure in the Acadian community.

Another notable bearer of the Doucette name was Marie-Anne Doucette (1718-1795), a French-Canadian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She played a significant role in the early economic development of Quebec, operating a successful trading company and becoming one of the wealthiest women in the colony.

As the Doucette surname spread across different regions and countries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Doucet, Doucett, Doucette, and Doucette. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of the places where the name took root, further diversifying its history and origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doucette

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

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

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