Explore the Family Name Charrette
The meaning of Charrette
1. French Canadian: variant of Charest 2. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Charette 1. 2. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Charette 2. History: Most, if not all, of the American Charrettes are descendants of Mathieu Chauré from France (see Charest). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Charrette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Charrette saw a moderate rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838th and had a count of 416. By 2010, it rose to rank 46,314, an increase of 3.19%, and the count increased to 460, indicating a growth of 10.58%. The proportion per 100k also marked a slight upward shift from 0.15 to 0.16 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #46,314 | 3.19% |
| Count | 416 | 460 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charrette
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Charrette also changed over the decade as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. For those identifying as White, there was a slight decrease from 86.78% in 2000 to 83.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation witnessed a significant increase from 8.41% to 12.17%. Those identifying with two or more races rose slightly from 1.68% to 1.96%. Interestingly, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010 compared to 1.20% in 2000, while the Black ethnic identity made its appearance in 2010 with 1.52%, after having been absent in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic group remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.78% | 83.26% | -4.06% |
| Hispanic | 8.41% | 12.17% | 44.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.96% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |