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

Lecounte, 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 Lecounte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lecounte in America

Lecounte is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lecounte surname appeared 232 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 Lecounte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lecounte 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 Lecounte

The surname LECOUNTE is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "conte," meaning "count" or "earl," which in turn comes from the Latin word "comes," referring to a high-ranking nobleman or courtier.

The earliest recorded instances of the name LECOUNTE can be found in medieval records from the northern regions of France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who held positions of authority or had close associations with the nobility.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name LECOUNTE was Gilles LECOUNTE, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. His name is mentioned in several charters and land records from the region of Normandy, dated around 1250.

In the 14th century, the name LECOUNTE gained prominence in the region of Picardy, where it was associated with several notable families. One such family was the LECOUNTE de Beauvais, who held significant influence and land holdings in the area around the city of Beauvais.

Another notable figure bearing the name LECOUNTE was Jean LECOUNTE, a French poet and author who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his work "Le Roman de la Rose," which was widely popular during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the LECOUNTE name continued to be associated with nobility and landowners in various regions of France. One prominent individual was Philippe LECOUNTE, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Lyon, who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the LECOUNTE name gained further recognition when Antoine LECOUNTE, a French military officer, played a significant role in the French Revolution. He served as a general in the French Revolutionary Army and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the LECOUNTE name spread throughout France and beyond, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as LECONTE, LECOMTE, and LECONTE. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lecounte

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

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

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