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

Piette, 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 Piette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piette in America

Piette is the 25659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piette surname appeared 961 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 Piette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piette 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 Piette

The surname PIETTE has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "pieter," meaning "to trample" or "to stamp," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to agriculture or winemaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PIETTE can be found in the Armorial Général de France, a registry of French nobility compiled in the late 17th century. It mentions a family named PIETTE from the Normandy region, indicating their presence in the area during that time.

In the 18th century, the PIETTE surname appeared in various historical documents, including parish records and civil registrations, predominantly in the northern regions of France, such as Picardy and Normandy. This suggests that the name may have originated and gained prominence in these areas before spreading to other parts of the country.

Among notable individuals bearing the PIETTE surname, one can mention François PIETTE (1621-1687), a French painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works. Another notable figure is Émile PIETTE (1845-1924), a French archaeologist and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of prehistoric artifacts and cave art.

In the 19th century, Adolphe PIETTE (1818-1888) was a French engineer and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the steel industry in France. He was responsible for introducing the Bessemer process, a revolutionary technique for mass-producing steel.

During the early 20th century, the PIETTE surname gained recognition in the literary world with the writer and journalist Marcel PIETTE (1898-1965), known for his works on art criticism and his collaborations with renowned artists like Pablo Picasso.

Another notable figure was Henri PIETTE (1902-1961), a French politician and member of the French Resistance during World War II, who served as a deputy in the National Assembly after the war.

While the PIETTE surname has its roots in France, it has also been found in other countries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its French origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piette

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

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

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