Explore the Family Name Doucet
The meaning of Doucet
1. French: nickname for a gentle-natured person, a derivative of the adjective doux ‘sweet, mild-mannered, gentle’ (from Latin dulcis). 2. English (Middlesex): variant of Dowsett. Some characteristic forenames: French Albon, Alexandre, Benoit, Clovis, Fernand, Leonce, Lucien, Michel, Odile, Pierre, Serge, Adelard.
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How common is the last name Doucet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doucet saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 5,379th in prevalence among all surnames in the United States, sliding slightly to the 5,545th spot by 2010 — a change of -3.09%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.17% during the same period, growing from 5,959 to 6,267. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined marginally by -4.07%, moving from 2.21 to 2.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,379 | #5,545 | -3.09% |
| Count | 5,959 | 6,267 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.21 | 2.12 | -4.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doucet
The ethnicity associated with the Doucet surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant increase was seen amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, experiencing a 90.00% jump, albeit from a small base (from 0.20% to 0.38%). There was also a noticeable rise in individuals reporting Hispanic heritage, which grew by 57.52% (from 1.53% to 2.41%). The proportion of Doucets identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 3.57% (from 13.16% to 13.63%), while those reporting two or more races rose from 1.19% to 1.45%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly (-2.25%) over the decade, though they still made up the majority at 81.71% in 2010. A slight increase was noted in American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity, moving from 0.34% to 0.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.59% | 81.71% | -2.25% |
| Black | 13.16% | 13.63% | 3.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.41% | 57.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.45% | 21.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.41% | 20.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.38% | 90% |
Doucet ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Doucet is French & German, which comprises 39.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.2%) and Spanish & Portuguese (10.5%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Indigenous American, Nigerian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 39.5% |
| British & Irish | 34.2% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 10.5% |
| Other | 15.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Doucet
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Doucet have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 60.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 60.00% |
What Doucet haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Doucet is C-Z30538, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup C-Z30538 is descended from haplogroup C-M217. Other common haplogroups include R-Y4010 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Doucette, Maloney, Corbett, Ramsey, Mangum, Sanders, Madden, Mcnamara, Guy, Obrien.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Doucet surname are: H1, X2, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins C-M217
Your paternal lineage may be linked to Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, the Mongolian conqueror that lived from 1162 to 1227 CE, was likely a member of haplogroup C-M217, and may be responsible for the spread of one of its branches. Half of a percent of all men on Earth, and 8% of men in the region reaching from northeastern China to Uzbekistan, may descend from Genghis Khan. His lineage is most common in Hazara, Mongolian, Uygur, Chinese Kazak, and Inner Mongolian Han populations.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Doucet have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Doucet" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Doucet" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Doucet" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Doucet" Surname 21.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Doucet?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Doucet are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition