Lecounte
A variant of the French name LeComte, meaning "the count" or "the earl."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Lecounte. That puts it at #81,458 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lecounte surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#81,458
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
232
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 232 bearers of the surname Lecounte in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 81458th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lecounte, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lecounte
Among Census respondents with the surname Lecounte, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Lecounte bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lecounte surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.5%
- White11.2%
- Unknown or suppressed1.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lecounte surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #81,458 | 2.2% |
| Count | 210 | 232 | 10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lecounte bearers went from 210 to 232 (+10.5% change). The surname moved up 1,843 positions in the national ranking, going from #83,301 to #81,458.
FAQ
Lecounte surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lecounte?
The surname Lecounte holds position #81,458 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lecounte surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lecounte, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.