2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rouquette
A French occupational surname derived from rouquet meaning "reed" or "rush", referring to someone who worked with reeds.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Rouquette. 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 Rouquette 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 Rouquette 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 Rouquette, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rouquette
The surname ROUQUETTE is of French origin, emerging in the southern regions of France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "rouquette," which referred to a type of wild arugula or rocket plant. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, given to someone who lived near an area abundant in these plants or possibly cultivated them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROUQUETTE surname can be found in the historic records of the Languedoc region of southern France, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various spellings, including Roquette, Rouquete, and Roucquette, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that era.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean ROUQUETTE was mentioned in the municipal records of the city of Montpellier. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, suggesting that the ROUQUETTE family had established itself as part of the prosperous bourgeoisie class of the time.
The ROUQUETTE name also appears in connection with several place names in southern France, such as Rouquette-Sur-Garonne and Rouquette-Sur-Argens, further solidifying the surname's regional roots.
During the Renaissance period, a celebrated French poet and playwright named Jean ROUQUETTE (1525-1594) gained recognition for his works, including the tragedies "Néron" and "Démétrius." His literary contributions helped elevate the cultural significance of the ROUQUETTE name.
Another notable figure was Pierre ROUQUETTE (1633-1701), a French Jesuit missionary who spent many years working among the Native American tribes in the regions now known as Louisiana and Mississippi. His accounts of his experiences provide valuable historical insights into the early European exploration and evangelization efforts in North America.
In the 19th century, François-Étienne ROUQUETTE (1813-1890), a French-American poet and priest, gained recognition for his literary works that celebrated the Cajun culture and heritage of Louisiana. His poems, written in both French and English, are considered seminal works in the preservation of Cajun literature and folklore.
The ROUQUETTE surname continues to be prevalent in various regions of France, as well as among French-speaking communities in other parts of the world, such as Canada, Louisiana, and various Caribbean islands, reflecting the dispersal of French emigrants throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rouquette
Among Census respondents with the surname Rouquette, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Rouquette 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 Rouquette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rouquette
Rouquette appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,702 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 Rouquette 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 | #154,907 | #150,205 | 3.0% |
| Count | 105 | 109 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rouquette bearers went from 105 to 109 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #150,205.
FAQ
Rouquette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rouquette?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Rouquette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Rouquette?
Rouquette 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 Rouquette. 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 Rouquette.
Has Rouquette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rouquette went from 105 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Rouquette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rouquette, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Rouquette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rouquette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (6.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Rouquette (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 Rouquette mean?
A French occupational surname derived from rouquet meaning "reed" or "rush", referring to someone who worked with reeds. 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 Rouquette (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 Americans have the surname Rouquette?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.