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

Majette, 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 Majette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majette in America

Majette is the 26212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majette surname appeared 933 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 Majette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majette 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 Majette

The surname Majette has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "maiéte," which means "small house" or "cottage." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in a small house or a humble dwelling.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Majette can be found in various French parish records and censuses from the 16th and 17th centuries. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Majette, who was born in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, in 1523.

During the Middle Ages, the Majette name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy, Picardy, and Île-de-France. This area was known for its small villages and rural settlements, which may explain the name's connection to modest dwellings.

In the 18th century, the Majette name began to spread beyond France as French settlers and immigrants brought the name to other parts of the world. One notable bearer of the name was Pierre Majette, who was born in Bordeaux, France, in 1745 and later emigrated to Louisiana, where he became a prominent landowner and trader.

Another significant figure in the history of the Majette name was Marie-Antoinette Majette, a French noblewoman born in 1789. She was a renowned patron of the arts and literature, and her salon in Paris was a gathering place for many of the era's most influential writers and intellectuals.

In the 19th century, the Majette name gained recognition in the United States, where it was likely brought by French immigrants. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of Jacques Majette, who was born in New Orleans in 1810 and later became a successful businessman and landowner.

Other notable individuals with the surname Majette include Antoine Majette (1825-1892), a French artist renowned for his landscapes and portraits, and Émilie Majette (1867-1938), a French educator and advocate for women's rights who founded several schools for girls in Paris.

While the Majette name has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and even as far as Australia and New Zealand. Despite its humble beginnings, the name has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majette

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

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

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