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

Nicolette, 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 Nicolette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicolette in America

Nicolette is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicolette surname appeared 308 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 Nicolette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicolette 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 Nicolette

The surname Nicolette has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Nicole," which itself is a derivative of the Greek name "Nikolaos," meaning "victory of the people."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Nicolette can be found in medieval French records and manuscripts, such as the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres from the 13th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, including Normandy and Picardy.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Nicolette was Jeanne Nicolette (c. 1420-1472), a French poet and writer who lived during the Renaissance period. Her works, which included poetry and plays, were highly regarded in her time and helped to popularize the surname.

Another prominent individual was Pierre Nicolette (1556-1619), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics. He served as the royal mathematician to King Henri IV and was instrumental in the development of the Gregorian calendar.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Nicolette (1728-1796) was a French sculptor and architect who was celebrated for his work on numerous churches and public buildings in Paris. His most notable creation was the façade of the Church of Saint-Sulpice, which is considered a masterpiece of French Baroque architecture.

Moving into the 19th century, Marie-Françoise Nicolette (1818-1892) was a French novelist and journalist who wrote under the pen name "François Nicolette." Her works often explored themes of social injustice and the plight of the working class, reflecting the turbulent times in which she lived.

Finally, in the 20th century, Jacques Nicolette (1917-2005) was a renowned French painter and sculptor who was part of the Parisian avant-garde movement. His abstract and surrealist works were highly influential and can be found in numerous museums and galleries around the world.

While the surname Nicolette has French roots, it has since spread to various other countries and cultures, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its rich history and connection to notable figures in literature, science, and the arts remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicolette

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

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

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