Explore the Family Name Niquette
The meaning of Niquette
Americanized form of French Niquet: nickname from a diminutive of Middle French nique ‘small copper coin’, denoting an insignificant man, or a nickname connected with the phrase faire la nique ‘to cock a snook, to mock’. Alternatively, it may be from a pet form of the personal names like Dominique and Nicolas. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Clemence, Aristide, Emile, Flore, Lucien, Manon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Niquette in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niquette has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 46,000 in 2000 to 46,487 in 2010, representing a change of -1.06%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 4.81% during the same period, from 437 in 2000 to 458 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of Niquettes within the population remained consistent at 0.16 per 100,000 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #46,487 | -1.06% |
| Count | 437 | 458 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niquette
The ethnic identity associated with the Niquette surname is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.80% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.51% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics among Niquettes significantly increased, albeit from a small base, rising by 168.42% from 1.14% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010. There was also a minimal presence of people identifying as Two or More Races in 2000, which disappeared by 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the Niquette surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.51% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 3.06% | 168.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |