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

Niquette, 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 Niquette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niquette in America

Niquette is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niquette surname appeared 458 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 Niquette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niquette 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 Niquette

The surname Niquette has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "nique," which means "small portion" or "little bit." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a small or modest holding of land or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Niquette appears in the parish records of Saint-Sulpice, Paris, in the year 1587, where a certain Jacques Niquette is mentioned. This provides evidence of the name's presence in the French capital during the late Renaissance period.

The Niquette surname is also found in various medieval records from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy. It is possible that the name evolved from a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Nicholaus" or "Nicholas," which was commonly used in these regions during the Middle Ages.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Niquette name was Jean-Baptiste Niquette (1623-1698), a French engraver and printmaker who was active in Paris. His intricate etchings and engravings depicting religious scenes and portraits were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Marie-Louise Niquette (1717-1789), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in her native region of Brittany. Her meticulous observations and detailed illustrations of local flora were groundbreaking for her time.

In the 19th century, the Niquette surname gained further recognition with the birth of Émile Niquette (1838-1901), a French artist and painter known for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now part of several important art collections.

Moving into the 20th century, a notable figure was Jeanne Niquette (1908-1983), a French resistance fighter during World War II. She played a crucial role in the underground movement against the Nazi occupation, risking her life to aid Allied forces and protect fellow citizens.

Throughout its history, the surname Niquette has maintained a strong presence in various regions of France, with pockets of families carrying this name found in cities and rural areas alike. While not a widespread surname, it has left its mark on French culture and society over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niquette

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

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

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