Explore the Family Name Millette
The meaning of Millette
Altered form of French Millet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Meyette. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Jacques, Adelard, Andre, Aurore, Camille, Gilles, Jean Noel, Lucien, Monique, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Millette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Millette has seen a slight change from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Millette ranked as the 12,573rd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 12,454th spot, marking a change of 0.95%. The total count of individuals with the Millette surname also increased in this decade, growing by 10.31% from 2,259 in 2000 to 2,492 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,573 | #12,454 | 0.95% |
| Count | 2,259 | 2,492 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Millette
The ethnicity distribution for the Millette surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the overwhelming majority of those carrying the Millette surname identified as White, though there was a decrease of 5% over the course of the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or African American saw the greatest increase, from 3.14% in 2000 to 5.98% in 2010, marking a 90.45% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly, from 1.64% to 2.93%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as Two or more races underwent smaller changes, decreasing by 9.86% and increasing by 36.52%, respectively. Lastly, the proportion of Millettes identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also went up slightly, from 0.22% to 0.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 88.48% | -5% |
| Black | 3.14% | 5.98% | 90.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.93% | 78.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.57% | 36.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.64% | -9.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.4% | 81.82% |