Explore the Family Name Boutet
The meaning of Boutet
French: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Boto, a short form of any of various names composed with the element bod ‘messenger’. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Andre, Gilles, Jacques, Monique, Pierre, Prosper.
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How common is the last name Boutet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boutet has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Boutet surname dropped from 82,344 in 2000 to 94,311 in 2010, marking a 14.53% decrease. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 8.92%, from 213 in 2000 to 194 in 2010. The proportion of the Boutet surname per 100,000 people also declined by 12.5% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #94,311 | -14.53% |
| Count | 213 | 194 | -8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boutet
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Boutet surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.84% in 2000 to 93.81% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.23% in 2000 to 4.64% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining stagnant or data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 93.81% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 4.64% | 9.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |