2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Courrege
A French surname derived from the Old French word "courre" meaning "to run" or "courier".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Courrege. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Courrege surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Courrege in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Courrege, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Courrege
The surname Courrege is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Charente, which is located in the southwestern part of the country. The earliest records of this name date back to the 12th century, and it is thought to be derived from the Old French word "courroie," which means "leather belt" or "strap."
One of the earliest documented instances of this surname can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Brantôme," a medieval manuscript that dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Corrige," which is likely an early spelling variation of the name Courrege.
In the 14th century, the name Courrege appeared in several records from the Charente region, including the "Registres de la Sénéchaussée d'Angoulême." This suggests that the name was well-established in this area during that time period.
One notable figure associated with this surname was Jean Courrege, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century (c. 1525-1590). He was known for his satirical works and was a contemporary of the famous Renaissance writer, François Rabelais.
Another individual of note was Pierre Courrege, a French military officer who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 15th century (c. 1410-1475). He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the English forces.
In the 17th century, there was a prominent family of the Courrege name in the town of Cognac, which is located in the Charente region. This family was involved in the production and trade of the famous Cognac brandy, and their name is associated with several vineyards and distilleries in the area.
Moving into the 18th century, we find Marie-Anne Courrege (1736-1811), a French philanthropist and benefactor who was known for her charitable work and support of educational institutions in the city of Bordeaux.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was a notable artist named Émile Courrege (1843-1918), who was born in the town of Angoulême and gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Charente region.
Throughout its history, the surname Courrege has maintained a strong connection to the Charente region of France, with various spellings and variations appearing in historical records. While the name may have spread to other parts of the country and beyond, its origins can be traced back to this particular area, where it has been present for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Courrege
Among Census respondents with the surname Courrege, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Courrege bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Courrege surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 9
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Courrege
Courrege appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-14 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,735 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,457 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 22,735 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 1,457 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Courrege surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #152,989 | -1.0% |
| Count | 108 | 105 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Courrege bearers went from 108 to 105 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 1,457 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,989.
FAQ
Courrege surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Courrege?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Courrege. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Courrege?
Courrege ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Courrege. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Courrege.
Has Courrege become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Courrege went from 108 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Courrege?
Among Census respondents with the surname Courrege, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Courrege in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Courrege appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Hispanic (8.6%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Courrege (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Courrege mean?
A French surname derived from the Old French word "courre" meaning "to run" or "courier". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Courrege (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Courrege?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.