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

Lirette, 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 Lirette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lirette in America

Lirette is the 14571st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lirette surname appeared 2,044 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lirette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lirette 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 Lirette

The surname Lirette has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old French word "lire," which means "to read" or "to study." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who was particularly well-educated or scholarly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lirette surname can be found in the medieval records of the Normandy region, where a certain Jean Lirette was mentioned in a document from the late 13th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in that area by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records across northern France, including the census records of the city of Amiens, where a family bearing the Lirette name was documented as residing in the year 1387. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Lirette, Lirete, and Lyrete, were also common.

As the centuries passed, the Lirette name continued to spread throughout France, with notable individuals emerging from time to time. One such person was Pierre Lirette, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century and authored several influential works on logic and metaphysics.

Another prominent figure was Marie Lirette, a skilled lacemaker from the town of Alençon in the 17th century. Her intricate and delicate designs were highly sought after by the nobility of the time, and her work helped establish Alençon as a center of lacemaking excellence.

In the 18th century, the Lirette name found its way to the New World, with several families emigrating from France to the French colonies in North America, particularly in what is now Canada. One notable individual from this period was Jacques Lirette, a fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the early exploration and mapping of the Canadian wilderness.

As the 19th century dawned, the Lirette name continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. One such person was Émile Lirette, a famous French painter who lived from 1810 to 1888 and was known for his vivid landscapes and portraiture.

Throughout its long history, the Lirette surname has maintained a strong connection to its scholarly and intellectual roots, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields of study and creative endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lirette

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

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

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