Explore the Family Name Jette
The meaning of Jette
1. French (Jetté): possibly a nickname bestowed on a foundling, from jeté ‘thrown out’. It has sometimes been Americanized as Stay. Compare Eschete and Eschette. 2. In some cases possibly also northern French: habitational name from Jette, a place in Nord. History: Urbain Jetté from La Flèche in Sarthe, France, married Catherine Charles in Montreal, QC, in 1659. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Alcide, Alphee, Andre, Cecile, Emile, Fernand, Gilles, Laurent, Pierre Paul.
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How common is the last name Jette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Jette" saw a minor decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010. The census data indicates that in 2000, Jette was ranked as the 17,676th most popular surname and declined to the 18,448th position by 2010, a decrease of about 4.37%. However, the number of people carrying the Jette surname slightly increased from 1,463 in 2000 to 1,500 in 2010, representing a rise of approximately 2.53%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,676 | #18,448 | -4.37% |
| Count | 1,463 | 1,500 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jette
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Jette surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, with growth rates of approximately 214.71% and 104.38%, respectively. On the other hand, the majority of individuals with the Jette surname identified as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 93.03% in 2000 to 90.67% in 2010. Furthermore, the percentage of Hispanic individuals rose by 124.14%, while those identifying as Black saw a decrease of approximately 34.37%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, experiencing a minor decrease of around 3.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 90.67% | -2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.8% | 104.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.6% | 124.14% |
| Black | 3.55% | 2.33% | -34.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 1.07% | 214.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.53% | -3.64% |