Explore the Family Name Guillemette
The meaning of Guillemette
1. Americanized form of French Guillemet: from a derivative of the personal name Guillaume. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Guilmette. 2. French: from Guillemette, a female personal name derived from Guillaume. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Normand, Armand, Gilles, Jean-Paul, Leonie, Alcide, Anatole, Cecile, Emile, Fernand, Fernande.
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How common is the last name Guillemette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Guillemette has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,061st most popular, with a count of 978, approximating to 0.36 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 23,750, while the count increased to 1,065, maintaining an unchanged proportion of 0.36 per 100,000 people. This indicates a growth of 1.29% in the surname's popularity and an 8.9% increase in the number of individuals bearing the surname within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,061 | #23,750 | 1.29% |
| Count | 978 | 1,065 | 8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guillemette
The ethnic identity associated with the Guillemette surname also showed changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.87% of Guillemettes identified as white, decreasing marginally to 93.15% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw a rise from 3.48% to 4.41%, marking a 26.72% increase. The surname recorded new associations with Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities, both at 0.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, identification with two or more races dropped from 1.43% to 0.85%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native identification declined by 8.33%, settling at 0.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 93.15% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 4.41% | 26.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0.85% | -40.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.66% | -8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |