Explore the Family Name Marlette
The meaning of Marlette
Americanized form of French Marlet or of its variant Merlet. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Malott, Malotte, Marlatt, Marlett, Mellott, and Melott. History: Gédéon Merlet/Marlet from Roussy-le-Village in Moselle, France, married Margriet Martijn in Leiden, the Netherlands, in 1644, died in Piscataway, NJ, c.1682. In 1662 they emigrated to the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY). Gédéon’s name is listed (as Gidéon Merlet) in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Marlette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marlette saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marlette ranked 22,143 in terms of prevalence; however, by 2010 it had risen to rank 17,896 – an increase of approximately 19.18%. The total count of individuals with the Marlette surname also grew during this time period, from 1,089 in 2000 to 1,562 in 2010, marking a substantial 43.43% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k increased by 32.5%, moving from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,143 | #17,896 | 19.18% |
| Count | 1,089 | 1,562 | 43.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.53 | 32.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marlette
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents a somewhat diverse picture for the Marlette surname. In 2000, the majority of Marlettes identified as White, making up 85.03% of the group. By 2010, this percentage had dropped to 71.77%, despite remaining the largest ethnic identity among Marlettes. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, from 9% in 2000 to 18.82% in 2010. The group also saw slight increases in those identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races, from 2.3% to 3.91% and from 2.02% to 3.07% respectively. Notably, in 2010, small percentages of Marlettes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, groups that were not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.03% | 71.77% | -15.59% |
| Black | 9% | 18.82% | 109.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.91% | 70% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 3.07% | 51.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |