Explore the Family Name Jaquet
The meaning of Jaquet
French: from a pet form of the personal name Jacques. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre. German Udo.
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How common is the last name Jaquet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jaquet saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jaquet was ranked as the 67,317th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 73,666th position, marking a decrease of 9.43 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 274 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, translating to a drop of 4.01 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jaquet per 100k population dropped by 10 percent over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #73,666 | -9.43% |
| Count | 274 | 263 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaquet
The ethnic identity associated with the Jaquet surname shifted somewhat during this same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of Jaquets identifying as White fell slightly from 86.86% in 2000 to 84.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 80.80%, rising from 5.47% to 9.89%. However, the percentage of those identifying with Black ethnicity decreased by 38.71%, dropping from 6.20% to 3.80%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those with the Jaquet surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.86% | 84.79% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 5.47% | 9.89% | 80.8% |
| Black | 6.2% | 3.8% | -38.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |