Explore the Family Name Jacot
The meaning of Jacot
1. French: from a pet form of the personal name Jacques. 2. English (Sussex): from the rare Middle English personal name Jacot, identical in etymology with (1 above). Alternatively, an altered form of Jackett, a well-attested name in medieval England. Some characteristic forenames: French Amie, Andre, Francoise, Henri, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Jacot in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jacot has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,830th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 33,941. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the Jacot surname increased from 635 to 670, a growth rate of 5.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #33,941 | -0.33% |
| Count | 635 | 670 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacot
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Jacot identified as White, though there was a decrease from 90.39% in 2000 to 86.57% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group associated with the name Jacot in 2010 was Hispanic, which increased significantly by 62.24%, from 3.31% in 2000 to 5.37% in 2010. There were also minor increases in Asian/Pacific Islander identification from 3.46% to 3.88%, and newly appearing in 2010, was the category of Two or more races at 1.79%. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname Jacot slightly decreased over the decade, moving from 2.52% to 2.39%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stagnant with no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.39% | 86.57% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 5.37% | 62.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 3.88% | 12.14% |
| Black | 2.52% | 2.39% | -5.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |