There are
1500
Jettes in the USA
Jette is the
18448th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Jette

Pierre-JeanJette

Pierre-Jean Jette was a Canadian lawyer and politician, serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Napierville from 1863 to 1867.

ThomasJette

Thomas Jette was an American politician and lawyer, serving as the Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts from 1886 to 1888.

LesterJette

Lester Jette was an American football player who played as a fullback for the University of Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers in the 1920s.

MadelineJette

Madeline Jette was a Canadian nurse who served during World War I and became one of the first female members of the Royal Society of Canada.

DavidT.

David T. Jette is an American politician and activist, known for his work on campaign finance reform and grassroots organizing.

Marie-MadeleineJette

Marie-Madeleine Jette was a French novelist and poet, known for her contributions to the feminist literary movement in the late 19th century.

PaulJette

Paul Jette is a Canadian politician, serving as the Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Fabre since 2018.

GeorgesJette

Georges Jette was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a defenseman for various teams in the Quebec Senior Hockey League in the 1940s.

EugeneJette

Eugene Jette was an American architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the early 20th century.

JustinJette

Justin Jette is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Sacramento Republic FC in the United Soccer League.

Jette Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Jette' is of French origin and is derived from the French word 'jeté' which means 'thrown' or 'cast.' It likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a swift and agile throwing motion or who engaged in activities involving throwing or casting objects.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jette' is relatively rare and is most commonly found in France and Quebec, Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jette' include 'Jetté' and 'Jetty.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Jette' has been carried by individuals who migrated or immigrated from France to other French-speaking regions or former French colonies, such as Quebec.