Explore the Family Name Jolivette
The meaning of Jolivette
Altered form of French Jolivet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Fabien, Jean-Paul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jolivette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jolivette has seen a rise in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked the 23,739th most popular surname. By 2010, however, it rose to become the 22,892nd most used surname, reflecting a growth rate of 3.57%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also increased from 995 in 2000 to 1,118 in 2010 indicating a 12.36% uptick. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also slightly grew from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, showing a modest increase of 2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #22,892 | 3.57% |
| Count | 995 | 1,118 | 12.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolivette
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a notable diversity amongst those bearing the surname Jolivette. In 2010, the largest percentage identified as Black (65.38%), experiencing a slight increase from 62.81% in 2000. This was followed by White at 23.08%, which had decreased from 26.73% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic accounted for 4.38% in 2010, up from 3.32% in 2000. There were small percentages that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, both at 0.63%, where there had been no representation in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races made up 5.90% in 2010, down from 6.43% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.81% | 65.38% | 4.09% |
| White | 26.73% | 23.08% | -13.66% |
| Two or More Races | 6.43% | 5.9% | -8.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 4.38% | 31.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |