Explore the Family Name Jaillet
The meaning of Jaillet
French: 1. possibly a nickname in the sense ‘muddy’, from a diminutive of Old French jaille ‘marsh, mud’, in eastern France (Jura) denoting a cow with dark patches on its flanks. 2. topographic name for someone who lived on marshy, muddy land, from a regional term of the same origin as 1 above, but now found mainly in western France where the surname is rare. 3. possibly also a habitational name from any of the minor places called Jaillet (Ain, Drôme). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand.
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How common is the last name Jaillet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Jaillet' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,274th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 279 people bearing this name, which accounted for roughly 0.1 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 73,005th, and the count had slightly decreased to 266, representing about 0.09 per 100,000 people. This constitutes a decrease of 10.16 in ranking and a drop of 4.66 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #73,005 | -10.16% |
| Count | 279 | 266 | -4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaillet
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Jaillet surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 97.85% of people with this surname identified as White, and this number increased to 98.12% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.79% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these time periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 98.12% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |