Explore the Family Name Picotte
The meaning of Picotte
Altered form of French Picot, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Honore, Andre, Jacques, Serge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picotte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Picotte has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 37,986 in 2000, it climbed to 37,492 by 2010 – a modest growth of 1.3%. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing the Picotte name also grew over this decade from 549 to 594, an 8.2% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady, however, remaining at 0.2 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #37,492 | 1.3% |
| Count | 549 | 594 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picotte
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts within the population holding the Picotte name between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Picottes identifying as White decreased slightly from 69.76% to 67.34%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a small rise from 24.95% to 25.25%. A more significant change was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, which nearly doubled from 1.64% to 3.20%. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities also increased from 2.55% to 3.54%. No Picottes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.76% | 67.34% | -3.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 24.95% | 25.25% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 3.54% | 38.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 3.2% | 95.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |