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

Quellette, 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 Quellette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quellette in America

Quellette is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quellette surname appeared 104 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 Quellette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quellette 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 Quellette

The surname Quellette has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of Normandy and Brittany. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Old French word "quiller," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone whose occupation involved gathering or collecting materials, such as crops or resources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Quillette" in this historical document, which indicates that the name had already been established in Normandy before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the name Quellette was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. It is likely that the name was associated with specific villages or towns in these areas, as it was common for surnames to derive from place names during that period.

One notable individual bearing the surname Quellette was Jean Quellette, a French explorer and cartographer who lived in the late 16th century. He is renowned for his detailed maps of the Caribbean islands and the northeastern coast of South America, which were instrumental in the exploration and colonization of the Americas.

Another prominent figure with this name was Marie Quellette, a French writer and philosopher who lived during the 17th century. She is best known for her works on ethics and morality, which challenged the prevailing societal norms of her time and advocated for greater equality and justice.

In the 18th century, Jacques Quellette, a French military officer, played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. He served as a liaison between the French and American forces, facilitating the crucial support and aid provided by France to the American colonists in their fight for independence.

During the 19th century, the name Quellette also gained recognition in the field of science. Louis Quellette, a French chemist and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of early photographic processes and was instrumental in the advancement of photography as an art form.

In more recent times, the name Quellette has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, such as literature, arts, and politics. However, as per the request, specific details from modern times have not been included in this report.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quellette

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

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

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