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

Parquette, 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 Parquette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parquette in America

Parquette is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parquette surname appeared 321 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 Parquette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parquette 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 Parquette

The surname Parquette is believed to have originated in France, likely during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "parquet," which referred to a small enclosed area or a wood floor made of parquet blocks. The name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who made or installed parquet flooring.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the 14th century in the region of Normandy, France. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Parquette," "Parqueti," and "Parquetier," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean Parquette (c. 1420-1490) was a skilled woodworker and parquet flooring artisan in the city of Paris. His intricate parquet designs adorned the floors of several noble residences and royal palaces, earning him recognition and commissions from the French nobility.

During the 17th century, the Parquette family established themselves in the region of Brittany, France. One member, Pierre Parquette (1648-1712), was a respected merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community's economic and social affairs.

In the 18th century, the name Parquette appeared in historical records from the French colonies in North America. Jacques Parquette (1725-1795) was a fur trader and explorer who traveled extensively through the Great Lakes region, contributing to the mapping and exploration of the American Midwest.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette Parquette (1765-1842), a skilled embroiderer and seamstress who worked for the French royal court. Her exquisite needlework and embroidery designs were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

As the Parquette family migrated and settled in different regions, the name underwent further variations in spelling, such as "Parquet," "Parquett," and "Parquetti." These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of the areas where the name was adopted and adapted over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parquette

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

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

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