Explore the Family Name Jouett
The meaning of Jouett
Americanized form of French Jouet or Jouët: habitational name from any of several places in France so named, e.g. Jouet-sur-l’Aubois in Cher. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Jewett. History: This surname is listed along with the variant Jewett in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jouett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jouett saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jouett was ranked 51,458th in terms of popularity and had a total count of 380 people. By 2010, it climbed to the 48,901st rank with a total count of 431, indicating a growth of approximately 4.97% in rank and 13.42% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k also slightly rose from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #48,901 | 4.97% |
| Count | 380 | 431 | 13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jouett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed changes in the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Jouett surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (74.21%), followed by Black (17.11%) and those of two or more races (6.32%). A small fraction identified as Hispanic (1.58%) while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, the percentage identifying as White decreased to 69.37%, while those identifying as Black saw a minute increase to 17.40%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also decreased slightly to 5.80%. Interestingly, there was a significant surge in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.58% to 6.50%. The percentages for the other ethnicities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.21% | 69.37% | -6.52% |
| Black | 17.11% | 17.4% | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 6.5% | 311.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6.32% | 5.8% | -8.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |