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

Couvertier, 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 Couvertier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Couvertier in America

Couvertier is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Couvertier surname appeared 384 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 Couvertier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Couvertier 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 Couvertier

The surname COUVERTIER originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "couvertier," which referred to a maker or seller of bed coverings, such as quilts or blankets. This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked in this trade.

The name can be traced back to various regions of France, such as Normandy and Picardy, where the textile industry was prominent during the Middle Ages. Similar spellings include Couvertiere, Couvertier, and Couvretier.

Historical records show that the name appeared in several medieval manuscripts and documents. For instance, a certain Jean Couvertier was mentioned in the tax rolls of the city of Rouen in 1395, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in that region.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the form of Willelmus Couvertier, who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, England, in the year 1201. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated from France to other parts of Europe during the early medieval period.

Notable individuals with the surname COUVERTIER throughout history include:

1. Pierre Couvertier (c. 1430 - 1490), a French tapestry weaver and merchant who established a renowned workshop in Paris.
2. Jacques Couvertier (c. 1550 - 1620), a French painter and illustrator known for his religious artwork and manuscript illuminations.
3. Nicolas Couvertier (1625 - 1692), a French architect and engineer who designed several churches and public buildings in Paris and its surrounding areas.
4. Marie-Françoise Couvertier (1738 - 1801), a French novelist and playwright who wrote several popular plays and novels during the Age of Enlightenment.
5. Émile Couvertier (1845 - 1923), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the département of Marne.

While the surname COUVERTIER originated from a specific occupational context, it has since become a widespread family name, carried by individuals across various professions and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Couvertier

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

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

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