Explore the Family Name Dukette
The meaning of Dukette
American French: variant of Duquette. It is found chiefly in NH and VT. History: Bearers of the surname Dukette are descendants of Denis Duquet from France (see Duquet).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dukette in the United States?
The surname Dukette, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name held the rank of 60,887 in terms of popularity, which slightly dropped to 61,585 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.15%. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, saw an increase from 309 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.5%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #61,585 | -1.15% |
| Count | 309 | 326 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dukette
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the bearers identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.44% in 2000 to 94.17% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races experienced a small increase, albeit from a previously non-existent base, to 1.53% and 2.76% respectively in 2010. The records did not indicate any individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Dukette surname for both the years under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 94.17% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |