Explore the Family Name Shorette
The meaning of Shorette
Americanized form of French Canadian Charette. Compare Sharette and Shaurette. History: The Shorettes are descendants of Mathieu Chauré from France (see Charest).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shorette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shorette has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shorette ranked 61,855 in terms of prevalence, and it climbed slightly to rank 61,585 in 2010, marking a change of 0.44%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased over this decade, as it went from 303 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, indicating a growth of 7.59%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #61,585 | 0.44% |
| Count | 303 | 326 | 7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shorette
Looking into the ethnicity associated with the surname Shorette, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked to the White ethnic group. This group constituted 97.36% of those with this surname in 2000 and decreased marginally to 96.01% in 2010, a change of -1.39%. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 30.30%, going from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. There was no recorded association of the surname Shorette with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.01% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.15% | 30.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |