Explore the Family Name Jacquet
The meaning of Jacquet
French and Walloon: from the French personal name Jacquet, a pet form of Jacques. Compare Jackett and Juckett. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Alain, Andre, Antoine, Cecile, Christophe, Constant, Edwige, Henri, Jean-Paul, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Jacquet in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jacquet has increased over the past decade. In 2000, it was the 20,556th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to be the 19,131st most common name. This represents a rise in popularity of approximately 6.93%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname also increased from 1,199 in 2000 to 1,421 in 2010, which is an increase of 18.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.44 to 0.48, marking a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,556 | #19,131 | 6.93% |
| Count | 1,199 | 1,421 | 18.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.48 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacquet
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jacquet. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the percentage of people with this surname identifying with various ethnic backgrounds. The largest increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.34% to 3.52%, an increase of about 50.43%. Those self-identifying as Black also saw an increase from 45.62% to 51.16%, a growth of 12.14%. However, there was a decrease in the number of people with the surname Jacquet identifying as White (46.79% to 41.24%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.67% to 0.56%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.58% to 0.56%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.62% | 51.16% | 12.14% |
| White | 46.79% | 41.24% | -11.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.52% | 50.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4% | 2.96% | -26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.56% | -16.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.56% | -3.45% |