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

Jeanotte, 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 Jeanotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeanotte in America

Jeanotte is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeanotte surname appeared 178 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 Jeanotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeanotte 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 Jeanotte

The surname Jeanotte has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French word "Jeannot," which was a diminutive form of the name Jean, a French variant of the biblical name John. The suffix "-otte" was commonly added to names during that era, indicating a smaller or affectionate form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeanotte can be found in the 14th century within the records of the city of Reims, located in the Champagne region of northeastern France. These records document a family by the name of Jeanotte residing in the area during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name Jeanotte appeared in various historical documents in the Picardy region of northern France, particularly in the town of Amiens. A notable individual bearing this surname was Jacques Jeanotte, a prominent merchant and guild member who lived in Amiens in the late 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the Jeanotte family name spread to other parts of France, with some members settling in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. In the 16th century, a branch of the Jeanotte family established themselves in the town of Rouen, where they were involved in the textile trade.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Jeanotte surname in literature can be found in the 17th century work "Les Mémoires de la Société des Antiquaires de Picardie," which documented the history and notable families of the Picardy region. This work included references to the Jeanotte family and their contributions to the local community.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Jeanotte made significant contributions in various fields. notable examples include:

1. Marie-Jeanne Jeanotte (1732-1810), a French botanist and naturalist from the Champagne region, known for her extensive collection of plant specimens.

2. Pierre Jeanotte (1768-1842), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and participated in several campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars.

3. Émilie Jeanotte (1802-1876), a French author and poet from Normandy, whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.

4. Louis Jeanotte (1827-1899), a French architect from Rouen, responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Grand Théâtre de Rouen.

5. Gabrielle Jeanotte (1854-1932), a French educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in the city of Amiens.

While the surname Jeanotte may have originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and cultural exchanges. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and heritage of various regions within France, where the name has left an indelible mark over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeanotte

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

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

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