Explore the Family Name Drolette
The meaning of Drolette
Altered form of French Drolet. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drolette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drolette has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 148,244 and by 2010, it had moved up to 138,304 - an increase of 6.71%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period. There were 102 people with the surname Drolette in 2000, which rose to 121 by 2010, marking an 18.63% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,244 | #138,304 | 6.71% |
| Count | 102 | 121 | 18.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drolette
When looking into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Drolette, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identifies as White, although there has been a slight decrease over time. In 2000, about 96.08% of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to 92.56%, indicating a decrease of 3.66%. No significant representation of other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted. Moreover, no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 92.56% | -3.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |