Explore the Family Name Nicolette
The meaning of Nicolette
1. Americanized form of Italian Nicoletti. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of French Nicolet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Nicolette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicolette has seen a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, Nicolette ranked as the 54,152nd most popular surname and decreased to 64,559th by 2010, a drop of approximately 19.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined from 357 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, a change of around -13.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 23.08% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #64,559 | -19.22% |
| Count | 357 | 308 | -13.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicolette
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White and bearing the Nicolette surname decreased slightly from 95.24% in 2000 to 93.18% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group increased by 16.07%, from 2.80% to 3.25% over the same span. There was no reported change among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. Notably, those identifying with two or more races emerged in the 2010 data, making up 1.95% of individuals with the Nicolette surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 93.18% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.25% | 16.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |