2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Guiette
An archaic French surname potentially derived from a locational name or profession.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Guiette. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guiette 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Guiette in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guiette, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guiette
The surname GUIETTE originated in France during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old French word "guiet" or "guiet," which means "watchman" or "sentinel." It is believed to have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as guards or watchmen, possibly guarding castle walls, city gates, or other important locations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GUIETTE can be found in the Parisian tax rolls of the late 13th century, where a certain "Jehan Guiete" is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already in use by that time in the region around Paris.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," which documented the citizens of the city of Rouen in Normandy. An entry from 1384 mentions a "Guillaume Guiette," indicating the presence of the surname in this region as well.
During the 15th century, the surname GUIETTE was found in the "Registres de l'échevinage de Valenciennes," a collection of records from the municipal council of Valenciennes in northern France. One notable person from this time was Jean Guiette, who served as an alderman in the city in the late 1400s.
In the 16th century, the surname GUIETTE appeared in the records of the Reformation in France, where a certain "Nicolas Guiette" was listed as a Protestant martyr who was executed for his faith in 1557.
Later, in the 17th century, a man named Pierre Guiette (1610-1680) gained recognition as a prominent French architect and engineer, known for his work on the fortifications of several cities, including Lille and Arras.
Other notable individuals with the surname GUIETTE throughout history include:
1. Louis Guiette (1829-1888), a Belgian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
2. Cyrille Guiette (1866-1935), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
3. Robert Guiette (1895-1976), a French writer and literary critic who wrote several works on French literature and poetry.
4. Édouard Guiette (1925-2005), a Belgian historian and professor who specialized in medieval studies and the history of the Low Countries.
5. Frédérique Guiette (born 1967), a contemporary French novelist and essayist, known for her works exploring themes of identity and relationships.
It is important to note that while the surname GUIETTE may have originated in France, it has since spread to other regions and countries, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guiette
Among Census respondents with the surname Guiette, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Guiette 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 Guiette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guiette
Guiette 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,896 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,896 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 6,242 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 Guiette 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 | #154,907 | #148,665 | 4.0% |
| Count | 105 | 111 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guiette bearers went from 105 to 111 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 6,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #148,665.
FAQ
Guiette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guiette?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Guiette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Guiette?
Guiette ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Guiette. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Guiette.
Has Guiette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guiette went from 105 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Guiette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guiette, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) 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 Guiette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guiette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), 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 Guiette (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 Guiette mean?
An archaic French surname potentially derived from a locational name or profession. 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 Guiette (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 are called Guiette?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Guiette at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.