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

Coutre, 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 Coutre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coutre in America

Coutre is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coutre surname appeared 131 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 Coutre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coutre 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 Coutre

The surname Coutre has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the French word "coutre," which means "plowshare" or "coulter," referring to the blade of a plow that cuts through the soil.

This surname was likely initially adopted by individuals who worked as plowmen or were associated with agricultural activities. It may have been an occupational name or a descriptive nickname given to someone who excelled in plowing or had a connection to this particular farming implement.

Records show that the name Coutre appeared in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. Some of the earliest documented mentions of the name can be found in medieval charters and tax rolls from the 12th and 13th centuries.

One notable historical reference to the name Coutre is found in the Domesday Book, a famous survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is recorded as "Cultur" in this document, suggesting its use in England during the Norman conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Coutre was Jean Coutre, a landowner who lived in the village of Épernon, near Chartres, in the late 13th century. Another early bearer of the name was Gilles Coutre, a merchant from Rouen who was mentioned in a trade document dated 1314.

In the 15th century, a family named Coutre owned a estate in the village of Couture-sur-Loir, near Le Mans. This place name may have contributed to the spelling variation "Couture" for the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Coutre. One example is Jean-Baptiste Coutre (1746-1818), a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and historical scenes. Another is Louis-Antoine Coutre (1720-1789), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris and its suburbs.

In the literary world, Émile Coutre (1857-1926) was a French novelist and playwright who wrote works depicting life in rural France. Additionally, Émile Coutre (1839-1919) was a Swiss entomologist and naturalist renowned for his studies on insects and their habitats.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname, such as Couture, Coutier, and Couturas, also exist and may share a similar origin and etymology. However, this report focuses solely on the specific surname Coutre and its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coutre

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

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 Coutre 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 Coutre 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 Coutre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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