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

Massicotte, 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 Massicotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Massicotte in America

Massicotte is the 47356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Massicotte surname appeared 448 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 Massicotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Massicotte 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 Massicotte

The surname Massicotte is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the northwestern region of France known as Normandy. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 11th century, during the Norman conquest of England.

Massicotte likely derives from the Old French word "massue," meaning "mace" or "club," which may have been a reference to a weapon or tool used by the family's ancestors. Alternatively, it could be related to the French word "masse," meaning "mass" or "lump," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the family's progenitors.

One of the earliest known references to the Massicotte name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was present among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the conquest.

In the 13th century, records show a Jean Massicotte who was a prominent landowner in the Calvados region of Normandy. His descendants likely played a role in the spread of the name throughout France and its eventual migration to other parts of the world.

Notable individuals with the Massicotte surname include:

1. Jacques Massicotte (1609-1678), a French explorer and fur trader who was among the first Europeans to establish settlements in what is now Quebec, Canada.

2. Marie-Anne Massicotte (1732-1809), a French-Canadian midwife and herbalist renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine.

3. Pierre-Olivier Massicotte (1818-1892), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.

4. Joseph-Édouard Massicotte (1879-1945), a Canadian archivist and historian known for his extensive research on the history and folklore of Quebec.

5. Sylvain Massicotte (born 1971), a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams, including the Quebec Nordiques and Montreal Canadiens.

While the Massicotte name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its French origins and connection to Normandy and the Norman conquest of England remain an integral part of its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Massicotte

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

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

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