2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Lecointe
A French surname meaning "the count" or from the region of Le Comte.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Lecointe. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lecointe 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lecointe with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Lecointe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lecointe, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and White (11.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lecointe
The surname LECOINTE originated in France and can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "cointe" meaning "well-dressed" or "elegant". The name likely referred to someone who was known for their stylish attire or grooming.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LECOINTE can be found in the tax records of the city of Paris from the year 1292, where a certain "Jacques Lecointe" is listed as a resident. The name also appears in various church records and legal documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, primarily in the regions of Île-de-France and Normandy.
In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Pierre LECOINTE (c. 1515-1582), a French Renaissance scholar and humanist who taught at the University of Paris. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his commentaries on the works of Aristotle.
Another prominent figure with the surname LECOINTE was Claude LECOINTE (1630-1687), a French sculptor and architect who worked in the Baroque style. He was responsible for the design of several churches and public buildings in Paris and its surrounding areas.
During the 18th century, the name LECOINTE gained some recognition in the field of literature. Jean-Baptiste LECOINTE (1738-1800) was a French poet and dramatist who wrote numerous plays and poems, many of which were inspired by classical Greek and Roman mythology.
In the 19th century, the LECOINTE family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. Auguste LECOINTE (1805-1868) was a French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while his brother, Émile LECOINTE (1810-1876), was a renowned historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of France and Europe.
Another significant figure with the surname LECOINTE was Georges LECOINTE (1856-1929), a French engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the development of early aviation. He designed and built several experimental aircraft and was a pioneer in the field of aerodynamics.
While the surname LECOINTE has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lecointe
Among Census respondents with the surname Lecointe, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and White (11.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lecointe 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 Lecointe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.7% · 68
- Hispanic or Latino13.1% · 13
- White11.1% · 11
- Two or more races7.1% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lecointe
Lecointe appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 3,707 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 Lecointe 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 | #159,712 | #156,005 | 2.3% |
| Count | 101 | 99 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lecointe bearers went from 101 to 99 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 3,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,005.
FAQ
Lecointe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lecointe?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Lecointe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Lecointe?
Lecointe ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Lecointe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lecointe.
Has Lecointe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lecointe went from 101 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Lecointe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lecointe, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and White (11.1%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lecointe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.7% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lecointe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (68.7%), Hispanic (13.1%), White (11.1%). 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 Lecointe (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 Lecointe mean?
A French surname meaning "the count" or from the region of Le Comte. 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 Lecointe (0.03 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 have the last name Lecointe?
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