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

Juliette, 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 Juliette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juliette in America

Juliette is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juliette surname appeared 136 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 Juliette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juliette 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 Juliette

The surname Juliette originates from France, first appearing in historical records during the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Juliana" or "Julia," which in turn can be traced back to the ancient Roman family name "Julius." This name was likely chosen as a tribute to the famous Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar.

The earliest recorded instances of the Juliette surname can be found in various medieval French documents, such as parish records, tax rolls, and property deeds. It was most prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Picardy, where it was often spelled as "Juliete" or "Juliette."

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Jean Juliette, a French poet and philosopher who lived from 1590 to 1649. His works, particularly his philosophical treatises, were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name Juliette gained prominence through the works of the renowned French playwright and actor Molière. His play "La Malade Imaginaire" featured a character named Toinette, which was a common diminutive form of Juliette at the time.

Another notable figure was Marie Juliette, a French revolutionary who actively participated in the French Revolution. Born in 1769, she was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the establishment of the Society of Revolutionary Republican Women.

During the 19th century, the surname Juliette was associated with the Parisian literary and artistic circles. One prominent figure was the writer and socialite Juliette Récamier, who hosted a renowned salon in Paris from 1799 to 1849, attracting many of the era's most illustrious figures, including Chateaubriand, Madame de Staël, and Benjamin Constant.

Another notable bearer of this surname was the French painter Juliette Bonheur, who lived from 1830 to 1891. She was best known for her realistic depictions of farm animals and rural life, and her works were highly acclaimed during her lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Juliette surname continued to be associated with various notable figures across different fields, further solidifying its place in French history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juliette

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

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

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