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

Gachette, 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 Gachette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gachette in America

Gachette is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gachette surname appeared 176 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 Gachette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gachette 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 Gachette

The surname Gachette is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It likely derived from the Old French word "gachet," which referred to a type of small axe or hatchet used in woodworking and carpentry. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those who worked as woodcutters or carpenters.

One of the earliest known references to the name Gachette can be found in the 14th century records of the town of Aix-en-Provence, located in the region of Provence in southern France. These records mention a certain Jean Gachette, a woodcutter who lived and worked in the area during that time.

As the name spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, including Gachet, Gachette, and Gachetté. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

In the 16th century, the Gachette name appeared in the records of the city of Lyon, where a family of that name was noted for their involvement in the silk trade. One prominent member was Pierre Gachette (1520-1592), a successful silk merchant who became a prominent figure in the city's commerce.

Another notable figure was François Gachette (1675-1745), a French painter and engraver who was born in Arles, Provence. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.

The name Gachette also has connections to place names in France. For instance, there is a small village called Gachette located in the department of Yonne, in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This village likely took its name from early settlers or landowners with the Gachette surname.

Over the centuries, the Gachette name has spread beyond France, with various branches of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Étienne Gachette (1806-1882), a French painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
2. Paul Gachette (1812-1876), a French physician who was a close friend and supporter of the painter Paul Cézanne.
3. Edmond Gachette (1854-1935), a French engineer and pioneer in the field of aeronautics.
4. Léon Gachette (1874-1954), a French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
5. Pierre Gachette (1891-1960), a French racing cyclist who competed in the Tour de France and other prestigious events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gachette

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

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

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