2000
#9,073
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,312
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.23
Rare Last name
Ducote
French occupational surname referring to a cotton carder or a duck hunter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,672 Americans carry the last name Ducote. That puts it at #9,678 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 93,343 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ducote 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
3.7K
1 in 93,343
Census rank
#9,678
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,202 bearers of the surname Ducote in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9678th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ducote, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ducote
Among Census respondents with the surname Ducote, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Ducote 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 Ducote surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 2,907
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 113
- Two or more races3.1% · 100
- Black or African American1.3% · 43
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 24
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ducote
Ducote appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,015
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,219
-93 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 1.09
Rank movement Down 942 places
2020
#9,678
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,202
-17 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 1.07
Rank movement Up 337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,073 | 3,312 | 1.23 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,015 | 3,219 | 1.09 | -93 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 942 places |
| 2020 | #9,678 | 3,202 | 1.07 | -17 bearers (-0.5%) | Up 337 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 Ducote 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 | #10,015 | #9,678 | 3.4% |
| Count | 3,219 | 3,202 | -0.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.09 | 1.07 | -1.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ducote bearers went from 3,219 to 3,202 (-0.5% change). The surname moved up 337 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,015 to #9,678.
FAQ
Ducote surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ducote?
Name Census estimates that about 3,672 living Americans carry the surname Ducote. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 93,343 residents.
How common is Ducote?
Ducote ranks #9,678 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,202 people with the surname Ducote. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,672), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ducote.
Has Ducote become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ducote went from 3,219 recorded bearers to 3,202. That is a decrease of 17 (-0.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,015 to #9,678.
What does the Census say about the background of Ducote?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ducote, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Ducote in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (2,907 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ducote appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Ducote (2000, 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 Ducote mean?
French occupational surname referring to a cotton carder or a duck hunter. 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 Ducote (1.07 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 share the surname Ducote?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.