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

Jeannotte, 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 Jeannotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeannotte in America

Jeannotte is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeannotte surname appeared 326 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 Jeannotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeannotte 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 Jeannotte

The surname Jeannotte originates from France, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French name "Jeannot," a diminutive form of the masculine name "Jean," which is the French equivalent of the English name "John." This name itself has Hebrew origins, stemming from the name "Yohanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jeannotte surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named "Jeannot de Alencon," suggesting that the name was already in use during the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Jeannotte was prevalent in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It was often associated with family lineages from towns and villages such as Jeannotte-sur-Seine, Jeannotte-le-Châtel, and Jeannotte-la-Ville, where the name likely originated or had strong historical ties.

Notable individuals bearing the Jeannotte surname include Jean-Baptiste Jeannotte (1601-1678), a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the early exploration of North America. Another prominent figure was Marie-Antoinette Jeannotte (1722-1805), a renowned French painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her works during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Jeannotte has been immortalized in works such as "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo, where one of the characters, a young girl named Jeannotte, serves as a symbol of innocence and resilience amid the struggles of the French Revolution.

Other notable figures include Jacques Jeannotte (1845-1919), a French political activist and journalist who advocated for workers' rights and social reforms, and Émilie Jeannotte (1879-1956), a Canadian philanthropist and activist who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities.

Throughout its long history, the surname Jeannotte has undergone various spelling variations, such as Jeannot, Jennotte, and Jeanneau, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity of France and the areas where it was commonly used.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeannotte

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

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

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