Explore the Family Name Maillet
The meaning of Maillet
French: 1. from Old French maillet ‘mallet’, used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with such an implement, e.g. a smith, or as a nickname for a fearsome warrior (see English Mallett 2). 2. habitational name from any of the places so named in Allier and Indre. Compare Mayette and Myette 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Yvon, Emile, Ulysse, Alphee, Andre, Jean-Paul, Laurent, Normand, Alban, Alcide, Allain, Antoine.
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How common is the last name Maillet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maillet has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Its rank moved from 17,588 to 17,551, indicating a minor rise of 0.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 8.83%, climbing from 1,473 to 1,603. However, as a proportion per 100k people, the occurrence of the surname experienced a slight drop from 0.55 to 0.54, which is a decrease of 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,588 | #17,551 | 0.21% |
| Count | 1,473 | 1,603 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.54 | -1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maillet
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maillet, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Maillets identifying as White remained dominant, albeit with a negligible decrease from 95.52% to 95.26%. Notably, individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent carrying the surname almost doubled from 0.41% to 0.81%, while the Hispanic representation more than doubled from 0.68% to 1.5%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant decreases, dropping from 1.22% to 0.37% and from 0.41% to 0.31%, respectively. The number of Maillets who identify with two or more races remained nearly stable, showing a small decrease from 1.77% to 1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 95.26% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.75% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.5% | 120.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.81% | 97.56% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0.37% | -69.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.31% | -24.39% |