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

Rancourt, 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 Rancourt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rancourt in America

Rancourt is the 16748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rancourt surname appeared 1,707 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 Rancourt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rancourt 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 Rancourt

The surname Rancourt has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "ranc," meaning "rank" or "order," and "court," meaning "courtyard" or "estate."

The earliest known records of the name Rancourt can be traced back to the region of Normandy, where it was likely used to identify individuals who lived or worked on estates or courtyards belonging to noble families or landowners. It is possible that the name was initially an occupational surname, given to those who worked as estate managers or overseers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Rancourt can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears in the records as "de Rancourt," indicating that there were individuals bearing this surname who had settled in England following the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the Rancourt family established a presence in the region of Picardy, where they held lands and estates. One notable member of the family was Jean de Rancourt, who served as a knight and fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France during the late 14th and early 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, the Rancourt surname gained prominence in the region of Normandy, with several members of the family holding influential positions in local government and the clergy. One such individual was Pierre Rancourt (1524-1591), who served as the Abbot of the prestigious Monastery of Saint-Wandrille.

As the surname spread throughout France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland. In the 17th century, a branch of the Rancourt family settled in the Dutch Republic (present-day Netherlands), where they became successful merchants and traders.

Over the centuries, the Rancourt surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including:

1. Jacques Rancourt (1640-1708), a French architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Paris.
2. Marie-Anne Rancourt (1777-1855), a renowned French actress and theater manager who performed at the Comédie-Française in Paris.
3. Édouard Rancourt (1842-1912), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly.
4. Charles Rancourt (1870-1941), a Belgian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. Léon Rancourt (1887-1952), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Senate of Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rancourt

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

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

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