Explore the Family Name Pichette
The meaning of Pichette
Americanized form of French Pichet: from Old French pichet ‘(measuring) pot’, used as a nickname (metonymic occupational name) for a potter or a measurer. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. History: Jean Pichet from Poitiers in Vienne, France, married Madeleine Leblanc in QC c.1665. Some characteristic forenames: French Fernand, Lucien, Andre, Marcel, Pierre, Antoine, Armand, Henri, Ovila, Viateur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pichette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pichette had a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,023, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 24,934, showing a change of -3.79. The total count of people with this surname increased marginally from 980 in 2000 to 997 in 2010, marking a 1.73% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.36 to 0.34, indicating a -5.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,023 | #24,934 | -3.79% |
| Count | 980 | 997 | 1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pichette
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Pichette. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 94.59% in 2000 to 92.78% in 2010, a small decrease of 1.91%. The proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010, a rise of 72.95%. Those identifying as two or more races grew from 1.43% to 1.71%, an increase of 19.58%. Finally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a modest growth of 10.20%, moving from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 92.78% | -1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.55% | 2.81% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.11% | 72.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.71% | 19.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |