Explore the Family Name Violet
The meaning of Violet
1. French: topographic name from a diminutive of viol ‘path’, itself a derivative of vie ‘way’, or a habitational name from (Le) Violet, the name of several places in various parts of France. It is also found in Germany as a surname of Huguenot origin. Compare Violette. 2. English: altered form of Violett. Some characteristic forenames: French Christophe, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Violet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Violet experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,235th in popularity among all surnames, with 835 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 29,768th and the count of individuals had decreased to 790, marking a 5.39% decline. This shift also corresponded to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, showing a 12.9% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #29,768 | -9.3% |
| Count | 835 | 790 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Violet
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Violet, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 93.41% in 2000 to 91.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.08% to 3.16%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also increased modestly, going from 2.51% to 2.66%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.28% to 2.15%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 91.27% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 3.16% | 192.59% |
| Black | 2.51% | 2.66% | 5.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.15% | -5.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |