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

Russette, 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 Russette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Russette in America

Russette is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Russette surname appeared 216 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 Russette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Russette 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 Russette

The surname Russette is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "rousset," which means "reddish-brown" or "auburn-haired." This suggests that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with reddish-brown hair.

The earliest known record of the name Russette dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents from the region of Normandy in northern France. It is likely that the name emerged from this area and later spread to other parts of the country.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Russette was Jean Russette, a farmer who lived in the village of Rouen, Normandy, during the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Russette, a merchant from the town of Caen, who was mentioned in a trade record from the year 1395.

In the 15th century, the name Russette began to appear in English records, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname had migrated from France to England during this period. One of the earliest documented examples is Thomas Russette, a landowner from Oxfordshire who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for the county in 1467.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Russette has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For instance, in the 16th century, the name was sometimes spelled as "Roussette" or "Rousset," reflecting its French origins. Additionally, there were variations such as "Russet" or "Russett," which were likely influenced by the English language.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Russette throughout history are:

1. Jacques Russette (c. 1520-1587), a French sculptor known for his work on the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.
2. Robert Russette (1632-1701), an English merchant and explorer who traveled to the West Indies and documented his experiences in a published journal.
3. Marie Russette (1745-1819), a French writer and philosopher who advocated for women's education and equality.
4. William Russette (1812-1891), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
5. Émile Russette (1874-1957), a French painter and printmaker associated with the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements.

While the surname Russette has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking countries, due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Russette

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

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

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