Explore the Family Name Sublette
The meaning of Sublette
Altered form of French (Lorraine) Soblet, unexplained. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. The surname Soblet is very rare in France. Compare Sublet. History: This surname is listed along with the variant Sublet and the original form Soblet in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sublette in the United States?
The surname Sublette, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,993rd most popular, but by 2010, it rose to rank 33,941st. Although the change is not massive, there was a growth rate of 0.15% over the decade. During the same period, the count of people carrying this surname also increased from 632 to 670, representing a rise of 6.01%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #33,941 | 0.15% |
| Count | 632 | 670 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sublette
When considering ethnicity, the Sublette surname presents an interesting profile. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 92.56% in 2000 to 92.84% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 4.43% to 3.73% during the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.79% to 1.34%. The Hispanic category also increased slightly, from 1.11% to 1.19%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 92.84% | 0.3% |
| Black | 4.43% | 3.73% | -15.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.34% | 69.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.19% | 7.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |