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

Odette, 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 Odette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odette in America

Odette is the 25555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odette surname appeared 966 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 Odette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odette 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 Odette

The surname ODETTE has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French name Odette, which itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Oda or Ode. This name is thought to have been derived from the Old German word "od," meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy."

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname ODETTE was Odette de Champdivers, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century. She is mentioned in several historical records from the region of Champagne, France.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the form "Odete" in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres," a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Odette de Châtillon, a French noblewoman born around 1250. She was a member of the influential Châtillon family and is mentioned in various historical records from the time.

During the 14th century, the surname ODETTE gained further prominence with the birth of Odette de Champdivers, a French noblewoman and landowner who lived in the region of Champagne. She is recorded in several land records and legal documents from the period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the form "Odeta" in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés," a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris.

One of the most famous bearers of the surname ODETTE was Odette de Champdivers (1510-1589), a French courtier and noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. She is mentioned in various historical accounts and court records from the reign of King Henry II of France.

Throughout its history, the surname ODETTE has been associated with various noble families and landed gentry in France, particularly in the regions of Champagne, Île-de-France, and Normandy. While not a widespread surname, it has maintained a presence in French historical records and continues to be used today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odette

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

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

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