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

LeCompte, 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 LeCompte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeCompte in America

LeCompte is the 10326th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeCompte surname appeared 3,120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LeCompte.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeCompte 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 LeCompte

The surname LECOMPTE has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French phrase "le comte," meaning "the count" or "the earl." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who held a position of authority or nobility within the feudal system.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, personal attributes, or locations. In the case of LECOMPTE, it is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, referring to an individual who held the esteemed position of a count or earl.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century manuscript "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Jumièges," which mentions a person named "Johannes le Comte." This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name LECOMPTE appeared in various records, including the "Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie" and the "Censier de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés." These sources suggest that the name was prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Paris.

One notable figure bearing the surname LECOMPTE was Jean Lecompte (1620-1693), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and gained recognition for his artistic contributions during the Baroque period.

Another prominent individual was Charles Lecompte (1758-1834), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution. He played a role in the abolition of feudalism and the establishment of the First French Republic.

In the 18th century, the name LECOMPTE was associated with a noble family from the Picardy region of northern France. Jacques-François Lecompte (1742-1823) was a member of this family and served as a military officer during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

The surname LECOMPTE also has connections to historical places and locations. For instance, the town of Lecompte in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, was named after a French immigrant named Michael Lecompte, who settled in the area in the early 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname LECOMPTE has been spelled in various ways, including Le Compte, Lecompte, and Le Comte, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeCompte

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

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

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