Explore the Family Name Monette
The meaning of Monette
1. Altered form of French Monet or of its variant Monnet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Monett and Monnette. 2. In some cases possibly also French: from a pet form of the female personal name Simone (see Simon). This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Pierre, Germain, Germaine, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Monette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Monette has seen an increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Monette ranked 10,208 in popularity, with a count of 2,897. This equates to about 1.07 people per 100,000 with this surname. By 2010, these numbers had risen noticeably. The surname moved up to rank 9,598, reflecting an improvement of roughly 6%. The total count increased by 16.85% to 3,385, making it about 1.15 people per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,208 | #9,598 | 5.98% |
| Count | 2,897 | 3,385 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.15 | 7.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Monette
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a distinct shift over the same decade. While the majority of individuals with the surname Monette identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (76.98% dropping slightly to 76.48%), there were significant increases and decreases among other ethnic identities. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 25.42%, whereas those identifying as two or more races decreased by 22.4%. Hispanic representation rose by 45.41%, while the Black demographic remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of 0.36%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a moderate increase of 9.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.98% | 76.48% | -0.65% |
| Black | 13.7% | 13.65% | -0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3% | 3.28% | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.01% | 45.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 2.84% | -22.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.74% | 25.42% |