2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Richotte
A French surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a nickname or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Richotte. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Richotte surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Richotte in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Richotte, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (32.1%) and Two or More Races (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Richotte
The surname Richotte has its origins in France, tracing back to the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "richaud," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was affluent or belonged to a prominent family during that time.
The earliest known records of the name Richotte can be found in the Burgundy region of eastern France, particularly in the areas around Dijon and Beaune. In the 15th century, a nobleman named Jean Richotte was mentioned in a local manuscript as owning a substantial estate in the village of Vougeot, renowned for its prestigious vineyards.
During the 16th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and parish records across Burgundy and the neighboring regions of Franche-Comté and Champagne. One notable bearer of the name was Antoine Richotte (1515-1587), a wealthy merchant from Dijon who played a significant role in the local trade guilds.
As the centuries progressed, the Richotte family dispersed throughout France, with some branches settling in other regions such as Normandy and Brittany. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Louis Richotte (1726-1804) served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Paris, the highest court of justice in the Kingdom of France.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Marie-Thérèse Richotte (1780-1856), a French painter and engraver who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and can be found in various museums today.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Richotte continued to appear in various contexts, including in the arts and literature. One notable individual was Jules Richotte (1841-1911), a French novelist and playwright who authored several popular works during the Belle Époque era.
While the Richotte surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and the diaspora of French families. However, the historical records and examples mentioned above showcase the rich heritage and significance of this name within the French cultural landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Richotte
Among Census respondents with the surname Richotte, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (32.1%) and Two or More Races (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Richotte bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Richotte surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White59.6% · 65
- American Indian and Alaska Native32.1% · 35
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Richotte
Richotte appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+14 bearers (+12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,953 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-17 bearers (-13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,342 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+12.5%) | Up 3,953 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.5%) | Down 16,342 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Richotte surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #150,205 | -12.2% |
| Count | 126 | 109 | -13.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Richotte bearers went from 126 to 109 (-13.5% change). The surname moved down 16,342 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #150,205.
FAQ
Richotte surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Richotte?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Richotte. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Richotte?
Richotte ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Richotte. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Richotte.
Has Richotte become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Richotte went from 126 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Richotte?
Among Census respondents with the surname Richotte, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (32.1%) and Two or More Races (7.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Richotte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.6% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Richotte appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (59.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (32.1%), Two or More Races (7.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Richotte (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Richotte mean?
A French surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a nickname or place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Richotte (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Richotte?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.