Explore the Family Name Ouimet
The meaning of Ouimet
Altered form of northeastern French Wilmet: from a pet form of the personal name Willaume, a regional form of Guillaume. Compare Ouimette. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Normand, Alain, Camille, Fernand, Gaetan, Henri, Jean Guy, Lucien, Yvan.
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How common is the last name Ouimet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ouimet has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ouimet was ranked 20,528 in terms of popularity and it slipped to 21,459 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.54%. However, the count of people bearing this name increased slightly from 1,201 in 2000 to 1,218 in 2010, a rise of 1.42%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 8.89% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,528 | #21,459 | -4.54% |
| Count | 1,201 | 1,218 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ouimet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals with the Ouimet surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. The number identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 10.45%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 15.43%. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 60.15%. There were no changes reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.83% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.13% | 60.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.48% | -15.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.74% | 10.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |