Ouellet is a French Canadian surname common in Quebec; it traces back to a common ancestor, René Hoûallet, who came to New France at Rivière-Ouelle in the 17th century. The surname exists also in other forms: Ouellette, Ouellon, Houal(l)et, Willett(e).[1]
Notable people with the name include:
André Ouellet (b. 1939), Canadian politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Carl Ouellet (b. 1967), Canadian professional wrestler
Christian Ouellet (b. 1934), Canadian politician
David George Ouellet (1944–1967), American Medal of Honor recipient
Fernand Ouellet (b. 1926), Canadian author and educator
Henri Roger Ouellet (1938–1999), Canadian ornithologist
Jean-Pierre Ouellet (b. 1946), Canadian politician from New Brunswick
Maili-Jade Ouellet (b. 2002), Canadian chess player
Marc Ouellet (b. 1944), Roman Catholic cardinal
Martine Ouellet (b. 1969), Canadian politician and leader of the Bloc Québécois
Maryse Ouellet (b. 1983), Canadian professional wrestler
Maxime Ouellet (b. 1981), Canadian ice hockey player
Michel Ouellet (b. 1982), Canadian ice hockey player
Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian screenwriter and film director
Xavier Ouellet (b. 1993), Canadian ice hockey player
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Ouellet is a French Canadian surname common in Quebec; it traces back to a common ancestor, René Hoûallet, who came to New France at Rivière-Ouelle in...
Carl Joseph Yvon Ouellet (born December 30, 1967) is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, PCO (originally a contraction of...
Maryse Mizanin (née Ouellet; born January 21, 1983) is a Canadian television personality, model, actress and retired professional wrestler. She is currently...
Marc Armand Ouellet PSS (born 8 June 1944) is a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and president...
USS Ouellet (FF-1077) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy. Ouellet was the first and only (as of January 2014) ship of the U.S. Navy to...
Martine Ouellet (born April 8, 1969) is a Canadian politician who served as leader of the Bloc Québécois from 2017 to 2018. She was the Minister of Natural...
Xavier Ouellet (born July 29, 1993) is a French-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for HC Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental...
Karim Ouellet (December 8, 1984 – November 15, 2021) was a Senegalese-born Canadian pop singer-songwriter. He released three albums between 2011 and 2016;...
Mike Ouellet is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the Coos 3rd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. "NH...
Maxime Ouellet (born June 17, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia...
Christian Ouellet (April 22, 1934 – December 21, 2021) was a Canadian politician from the province of Quebec. He represented Brome—Missisquoi in the House...
Michel Ouellet (born March 5, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ouellet was...
Fernand Ouellet OC FRSC (6 November 1926 in Lac-Bouchette, Quebec – 28 June 2021 in Toronto, Ontario) was a French Canadian historian, author and educator...
David Ouellet may refer to: David George Ouellet (1944–1967), American naval seaman David Ouellet (politician) (1908–1972), Canadian Member of Parliament...
Robert Ouellet (born May 18, 1968) is a former Canadian–French professional ice hockey player who participated in ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics...
Dean Ouellet (born August 5, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently with Rivière-du-Loup 3L of the LNAH. Ouellet played four seasons...
Cindy Ouellet (born December 8, 1988) is a Canadian Paralympic wheelchair basketball player. Cindy Ouellet was born on December 8, 1988, in Rivière-du-Loup...
George Ouellet (June 13, 1944 – March 6, 1967) was a US Navy seaman, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. Ouellet was born...
Gary Ouellet (January 9, 1945 – June 8, 2002) was a French-Canadian television producer and magician who lived and worked in the United States. He may...
Guillaume Ouellet (born October 3, 1986) is a Canadian para-athlete competing in T13 middle and long-distance races. Ouellet began took up athletics in...
Henri Roger Ouellet (29 January 1938 – 9 January 1999) was a Canadian ornithologist. He worked on avian faunistics, ecology, behaviour and also worked...
Joseph-Charles-Ernest Ouellet (December 23, 1882 – January 4, 1952) was a farmer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Dorchester in the Legislative...
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