Explore the Family Name Guillotte
The meaning of Guillotte
Altered form of French Guillot, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Andre, Emile, Normand, Theophile, Ulysse, Vernice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guillotte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Guillotte saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Guillotte was ranked 23,300 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 25,037, reflecting a change of -7.45%. The number of people with the Guillotte surname also decreased from 1,020 in 2000 to 992 in 2010, a decrease of 2.75%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals dipped by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #25,037 | -7.45% |
| Count | 1,020 | 992 | -2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guillotte
Analyzing the Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnicity reveals some interesting trends regarding the Guillotte surname. While there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races saw a substantial increase, going from 0.59% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. This represents a staggering 242.37% change. On the other hand, the proportion of white individuals with the Guillotte surname dropped by 4.25%, from 94.02% to 90.02%. Meanwhile, both Hispanic and Black communities saw growth, with increases of 85.99% and 31.44% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 90.02% | -4.25% |
| Black | 3.53% | 4.64% | 31.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.92% | 85.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 2.02% | 242.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |