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

Jolivette, 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 Jolivette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jolivette in America

Jolivette is the 22892nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jolivette surname appeared 1,118 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 Jolivette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jolivette 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 Jolivette

The surname JOLIVETTE is of French origin, deriving from the Old French word "jolif" or "joli," meaning "pretty" or "good-looking." The name likely originated in the northern regions of France during the medieval period, possibly as a nickname or descriptive name for an individual with an attractive or pleasing appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the late 12th century, where a "Gervais Jolivete" was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Normandy. This suggests that the name may have initially been more prevalent in the northwestern regions of France.

In the 13th century, there are references to a "Guillaume Jolivette" in the municipal records of Amiens, a city in northern France. This indicates that the name had begun to spread to other areas of the country by this time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name appears in various historical documents and records, often associated with individuals of modest means or occupations, such as tradesmen or artisans. For example, a "Jean Jolivette," a baker, is mentioned in the tax records of Paris in 1432.

As the name grew more widespread, variations in spelling emerged, including Jollivet, Jollivet, and Jollivette. Some of these variants may have been influenced by local dialects or the preferences of the scribes who recorded the names.

Notable individuals with the surname JOLIVETTE include:

1. André Jolivette (1679-1753), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris during the early 18th century.
2. Marie-Thérèse Jolivette (1728-1802), a French playwright and author who wrote several popular comedies and satires during the Enlightenment era.
3. Jacques Jolivette (1801-1874), a French military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent landowner and politician in his home region.
4. Émile Jolivette (1857-1938), a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on the flora of the French colonies in Africa and the Caribbean.
5. Madeleine Jolivette (1911-1992), a French-Canadian artist and sculptor known for her abstract works and contributions to the modern art movement in Quebec.

While the name JOLIVETTE has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and colonization. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the origins and evolution of this surname within its French cultural context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jolivette

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

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

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