Explore the Family Name Ouelette
The meaning of Ouelette
Altered form of French Ouellet. Compare Ouellette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ouelette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ouelette has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ouelette was ranked 107,565 in popularity with a count of 153, indicating a proportion of 0.06 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 126,018, and the count decreased to 136, resulting in a proportion of 0.05 per 100k people. This represents a change of -17.16 in rank and -11.11 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #126,018 | -17.16% |
| Count | 153 | 136 | -11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ouelette
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ouelette identified as White during both census years. In 2000, 96.73% of those with this surname were White, decreasing slightly to 91.91% in 2010—a change of -4.98%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. No data was reported for those identifying with two or more ethnicities either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 91.91% | -4.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |