Explore the Family Name Iott
The meaning of Iott
Variant of Ayotte, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Iott in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Iott increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Iott was ranked 49,366th in terms of popularity but moved up to 41,657th by 2010 – a considerable jump of 15.62 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period, with the count swelling from 400 to 522, reflecting a growth of 30.5 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Iott surname per 100,000 also rose by 20.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #41,657 | 15.62% |
| Count | 400 | 522 | 30.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iott
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Iott. While it remained predominantly White (falling slightly from 97.50 percent in 2000 to 94.83 percent in 2010), there were notable changes in other categories. Although no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, these groups each represented 1.15 percent of those with the Iott surname. The percentage of individuals with the Iott surname identifying with two or more races also saw a modest rise from 1.50 percent to 1.72 percent. There was no change in the Black category, remaining at 0.00 percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 94.83% | -2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.72% | 14.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |