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

Jaquette, 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 Jaquette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaquette in America

Jaquette is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaquette surname appeared 322 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 Jaquette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaquette 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 Jaquette

The surname Jaquette originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French word "jaque," which referred to a short, sleeveless jacket worn by men and soldiers during that period. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who made or sold these jackets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaquette can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Jachettel," indicating its French roots and early presence in England following the Norman Conquest.

Over the centuries, the name Jaquette underwent various spelling variations, including Jacquet, Jaquet, and Jacquett, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of language. Some of these variations were also used as first names, further complicating the origin and meaning of the surname.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Jaquette include Jean Jaquette (1565-1632), a French merchant and explorer who established trade routes in the West Indies. In the 17th century, Pierre Jaquette (1621-1698) was a prominent magistrate in Paris, known for his commitment to justice and legal reform.

During the American Revolutionary War, Etienne Jaquette (1745-1821) served as a skilled artillery officer in the Continental Army, earning recognition for his bravery and contributions to the fight for independence. His son, Louis Jaquette (1775-1848), continued the family's military legacy, achieving the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army.

In the realm of literature, Marie Jaquette (1892-1967) was a celebrated French novelist and poet, renowned for her vivid depictions of rural life and the struggles of the working class. Her literary works garnered critical acclaim and solidified her place as a prominent figure in 20th-century French literature.

The surname Jaquette, with its rich history and diverse heritage, continues to be carried by individuals around the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of its French origins and the stories woven into its tapestry of meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaquette

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

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

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