Explore the Family Name Nolette
The meaning of Nolette
Altered form of French Nolet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Nollette. Some characteristic forenames: French Alderic, Armand, Aurore, Lucienne, Normand, Philippe, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Nolette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nolette has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Nolette was ranked the 31817th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 30600th spot, marking a 3.82% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 686 to 762, a notable 11.08% growth. Consequently, the proportion of Nolettes per 100k residents rose slightly from 0.25 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #30,600 | 3.82% |
| Count | 686 | 762 | 11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nolette
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show some shifts among those carrying the Nolette surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (91.25% in 2000 and 79.66% in 2010), there was a significant drop of 12.70%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw substantial increases. Hispanics grew from 1.46% to 5.64%, while Blacks increased from 5.39% to 12.86%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census. However, the 2010 census does report a small proportion identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.25% | 79.66% | -12.7% |
| Black | 5.39% | 12.86% | 138.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 5.64% | 286.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |