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

Pichette, 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 Pichette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pichette in America

Pichette is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pichette surname appeared 997 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 Pichette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pichette 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 Pichette

The surname Pichette has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "pichet," which referred to a small pitcher or jug. This could suggest that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to the production or sale of these vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the Normandy region of France. In 1195, a document mentions a person named Guillot Pichette, who was a resident of the village of Évreux. This suggests that the name was already established in that area by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Pichette residing in the village of Châteauneuf-sur-Sarthe, located in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. This area was known for its pottery and ceramic industry, which could further support the connection between the name and the pitcher-making trade.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other regions of France, including Paris and the surrounding areas. In 1347, a man named Jean Pichette was mentioned in the tax records of the city of Paris. This suggests that members of the Pichette family had established themselves in the capital city by that time.

One notable figure bearing the Pichette surname was Nicolas Pichette (1565-1631), a French merchant and trader who was involved in the early colonization efforts in North America. He was among the first settlers to establish a trading post in what is now Quebec City, Canada, in the early 17th century.

Another prominent individual was Pierre Pichette (1698-1776), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the Église Saint-Roch. His work played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of the city during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, there was a French painter named Émile Pichette (1825-1897) who was known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the countryside around Paris. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and gained recognition during his lifetime.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Pichette surname in North America dates back to 1665, when a man named Jacques Pichette settled in Montreal, Canada, as part of the French colonial efforts in the region.

As the name spread across different regions and over time, variations in spelling emerged, including Pichet, Pichot, and Pichaud, among others. However, the core pronunciation and meaning of the name remained connected to its French origins and the potential association with the pitcher-making trade or occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pichette

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

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

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