2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Duchette
French nickname surname referring to a duchess or noblewoman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Duchette. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duchette 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Duchette in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duchette, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duchette
The surname Duchette has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the early 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "duchete," which means "small duchy" or "small territory." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who held a small fiefdom or territory under a duke or other noble.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Duchette can be found in various medieval records and manuscripts from northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable example is the mention of a "Robert Duchette" in a charter from the Abbey of Fécamp, dated around 1150.
In the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, as evidenced by references to individuals with the surname Duchette in records from the regions of Burgundy and Champagne. One such example is a "Guillaume Duchette" who was listed as a resident of the town of Troyes in a census from 1275.
As the name Duchette gained prominence, it began to appear in various place names across France. For instance, there is a village called "Duchette" in the department of Sarthe, which likely took its name from an early landowner or noble bearing the surname.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Duchette. One of the earliest was Jacques Duchette (c. 1410-1475), a French poet and playwright who is credited with writing one of the earliest known French farces, "La Farce de Maître Trubert."
Another prominent figure was Pierre Duchette (1578-1640), a French architect and engineer who worked on various fortifications and military structures during the reign of King Louis XIII. He is particularly known for his contributions to the fortifications of the city of Montpellier.
In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Duchette (1725-1790) was a French composer and violinist who served as the music director for several prominent noble families, including the Dukes of Orléans.
More recently, in the 19th century, Émilie Duchette (1825-1895) was a French novelist and children's author who wrote several popular works, including the novel "Le Capitaine Pauline" and the children's book series "Les Aventures de Petit-Jean."
Finally, Jean-Pierre Duchette (1902-1988) was a French sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and stone, many of which can be found in public spaces and museums throughout France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duchette
Among Census respondents with the surname Duchette, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Duchette 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 Duchette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duchette
Duchette 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 51 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 51 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 Duchette 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 | #149,395 | #149,446 | -0.0% |
| Count | 110 | 110 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duchette bearers went from 110 to 110 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 51 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #149,446.
FAQ
Duchette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duchette?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Duchette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Duchette?
Duchette ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Duchette. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Duchette.
Has Duchette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duchette went from 110 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Duchette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duchette, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Duchette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duchette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Duchette (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 Duchette mean?
French nickname surname referring to a duchess or noblewoman. 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 Duchette (0.04 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 surname Duchette?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.