Find out how popular the last name Conter is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Conter.

Conter, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Conter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conter in America

Conter is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conter surname appeared 246 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Conter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conter to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Conter

The surname Conter originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "conter," which means "to relate" or "to tell a story." This suggests that the name may have been associated with storytellers, narrators, or bards in medieval times.

The earliest recorded instances of the Conter surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. Some of the earliest spellings of the name include Contere, Contour, and Cuntere.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Livre des Métiers, a medieval book that listed the trades and professions of Parisians. This suggests that some individuals with the Conter surname were involved in occupations related to storytelling or entertainment.

One notable figure with the Conter surname was Jean Conter, a French poet and writer who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1480). He is known for his poetic works and contributions to the literary culture of his time.

During the 16th century, the Conter surname spread across other parts of Europe, particularly in regions that were influenced by French culture and language. For instance, there are records of individuals with the surname in the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands).

Another prominent figure with the Conter surname was Antoine Conter (1551-1621), a Flemish painter and engraver who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works included religious paintings and engravings, showcasing his artistic talent.

In the 17th century, the Conter surname emerged in some regions of Germany, likely due to migration and cultural exchange with neighboring French-speaking areas. One notable individual from this period was Johann Conter (1629-1694), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics.

Over time, the Conter surname also spread to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and England, where it may have been anglicized to different spellings, such as Counter or Caunter.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Conter surname was Émile Conter (1832-1903), a Belgian painter and sculptor who was part of the Realist movement. His works depicted scenes from everyday life and captured the spirit of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conter

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Conter.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Conter was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Conter has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Conter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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