Explore the Family Name Rajotte
The meaning of Rajotte
Altered form of French Rageot: nickname for a bad-tempered, cantankerous individual, from a diminutive of rage ‘rage, fury’ (see Rage). Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Armand, Collette, Donat, Emile, Jacques, Marcel, Maxime, Ovide, Raoul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rajotte in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rajotte has seen an increase in prevalence between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 56,526 in terms of popularity, with a count of 338 bearers per 100k residents. By 2010, the surname had climbed in rank to 52,037 and the count of individuals with this surname had grown by 18.05% to 399.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #52,037 | 7.94% |
| Count | 338 | 399 | 18.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rajotte
In regard to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Rajotte identified as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, this percentage decreased slightly from 95.86% in 2000 to 91.73% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.07% to 5.26%. Additionally, by 2010, some individuals with the Rajotte surname began to identify as Black, while no change was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 91.73% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 5.26% | 154.11% |
| Black | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |