Explore the Family Name Meyette
The meaning of Meyette
Altered form of Millette, a surname of French origin. Compare Myette 2. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand.
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How common is the last name Meyette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meyette has seen some change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell slightly from 65,298 to 65,782, a decrease of 0.74%, but the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 5.99% from 284 to 301. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased at a rate of -9.09%, shifting from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #65,782 | -0.74% |
| Count | 284 | 301 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meyette
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Meyette also varied during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.31% of those with this surname identified as White, dropping to 92.03% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by nearly 35%, moving from 2.46% to 3.32%. The data shows that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, the percentage who identified as having two or more ethnicities was non-existent in 2000 but rose to 2.99% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 2.46% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 92.03% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 3.32% | 34.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |