Explore the Family Name Choquette
The meaning of Choquette
Americanized form of French Choquet: Picard form of Old French soquet, which was the term for a tax on wines and foodstuffs, hence a metonymic occupational name for a collector of such taxes. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Shackett. History: Nicolas Choquet dit Champagne from Amiens in Somme, France, married Anne Julien in Montreal, QC, in 1668. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Pierre, Marcel, Armand, Donat, Francois, Gaston, Rosaire, Aime, Alcide, Berthe, Fernand.
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How common is the last name Choquette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Choquette" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 14,164th in 2000 and dropped to 14,528th in 2010, a change of -2.57%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,946 to 2,052 during the same period, an increase of 5.45%. The proportion of the population per 100,000 people with the surname Choquette decreased by 2.78%, from 0.72 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,164 | #14,528 | -2.57% |
| Count | 1,946 | 2,052 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.7 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choquette
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname "Choquette" identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.40% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of Choquettes identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.18% to 2.78%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a mild increase, from 0.62% to 0.73%. There was virtually no change in those who identified as belonging to two or more races, while the data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.59% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.78% | 135.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.17% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.73% | 17.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |