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

Ducote, 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 Ducote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ducote in America

Ducote is the 10015th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ducote surname appeared 3,219 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ducote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ducote 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 Ducote

The surname DUCOTE has its origins in France, emerging during the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "du" and "coste," meaning "of the slope" or "from the slope," suggesting that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a hillside or sloping terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUCOTE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and populations commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "de la Cote," reflecting its early Norman-French spelling.

As the name spread throughout France, regional variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In certain areas, the name was written as "Ducosté" or "Ducôté," while in others, it took on forms such as "Ducôte" or "Ducotte."

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name DUCOTE was Jean Ducote, a French merchant and explorer who was part of the expeditions to the New World. He was born in 1528 and is believed to have settled in what is now Quebec, Canada, in the late 1500s.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pierre Ducote, a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1785, he rose through the ranks and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery in battle.

In the 19th century, Marie Ducote, a French author and feminist, made significant contributions to the women's rights movement. Born in 1832, she published several works advocating for gender equality and social reforms.

Crossing the English Channel, the name DUCOTE also found its way into England, where it was sometimes anglicized as "Ducot" or "Duckett." One notable figure with this variation was Sir John Duckett, an English nobleman and landowner who lived during the 16th century.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name DUCOTE is associated with François Ducote, a renowned French painter and sculptor from the 18th century. Born in 1720, he gained recognition for his detailed portraits and historical scenes.

Throughout its history, the surname DUCOTE has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of French culture and its influence across borders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ducote

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

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

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