Explore the Family Name Colette
The meaning of Colette
1. American French: variant of Collette 1, itself an altered form of French Collet. 2. French: variant of Collette 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Colette" has slightly declined between years 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 98,770 to 103,655, a change of approximately -4.95%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 170 to 173 in the same period, representing a growth of 1.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #103,655 | -4.95% |
| Count | 170 | 173 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colette
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for the surname "Colette" from 2000 to 2010. The majority of bearers identified as White, although this percentage dropped from 86.47% to 80.35%. While there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 34% from 6.47% to 8.67%. Moreover, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Black, with an increase of 116.33% from 2.94% to 6.36%. The category of "Two or more races" was only represented in 2000, with a proportion of 2.94%, but it was not present in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.47% | 80.35% | -7.08% |
| Hispanic | 6.47% | 8.67% | 34% |
| Black | 2.94% | 6.36% | 116.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |