Explore the Family Name Molette
The meaning of Molette
English: altered form of Mollet.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Molette' has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 44,895 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 47,791, signifying a drop of approximately 6.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 450 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.56%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the surname 'Molette' per 100,000 also fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,791 | -6.45% |
| Count | 450 | 443 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molette
Concerning ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the surname 'Molette' is predominantly associated with people who identify as Black. The percentage stood at 80.67% in 2000 and slightly fell to 79.91% in 2010. The representation of White and Hispanic identities also changed during this period. The portion identifying as White declined from 16.22% in 2000 to 14.90% in 2010, while the Hispanic share grew from 1.11% to 2.03%. Additionally, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. However, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.67% | 79.91% | -0.94% |
| White | 16.22% | 14.9% | -8.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.71% | 73.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.03% | 82.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |