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

Guillotte, 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 Guillotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guillotte in America

Guillotte is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guillotte surname appeared 992 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 Guillotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guillotte 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 Guillotte

The surname GUILLOTTE has its origins in France, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "guill," meaning "trick" or "ruse," potentially referring to an ancestor who was known for their cunning or witty nature.

The earliest known records of the GUILLOTTE surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, where it first appeared in various medieval documents and municipal archives. One notable example is a reference to a "Jehan Guillotte" in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a registry of citizens in the city of Rouen, dated around 1275.

In the 14th century, the surname GUILLOTTE gained prominence in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Amiens and Picardy. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Guillot," "Guillotte," and "Guillotte."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the GUILLOTTE surname was Pierre Guillotte, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Abbeville, Picardy, in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several local records and deeds from that period, indicating his influential status in the community.

Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste Guillotte (1663-1732), a French painter and engraver who achieved recognition for his religious works and portraits. He was born in Paris and became a member of the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1703.

In the 17th century, the GUILLOTTE surname also found its way to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Jacques Guillotte, a carpenter from Normandy who settled in Quebec, Canada, around 1670. He is believed to have been among the first bearers of the name to establish roots in North America.

During the French Revolution, a prominent figure named François Guillotte (1756-1830) emerged as a revolutionary leader and politician. He served as a deputy in the National Convention and was known for his vocal support of the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Throughout the centuries, the GUILLOTTE surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and tradesmen to scholars and politicians. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the history and culture of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guillotte

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

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

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