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

Secor, 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 Secor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Secor in America

Secor is the 10280th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Secor surname appeared 3,136 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 Secor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Secor 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 Secor

The surname Secor has its origins in France, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "secour," which means "help" or "assistance." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who provided aid or support, possibly in a military or feudal context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Secor surname can be found in the 12th-century cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Père de Chartres in northern France. This medieval manuscript mentions a certain "Robertus de Secour" who lived in the region around that time.

In the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records showing variations such as "Secours" and "Secourt." Some historians believe that the name may have been influenced by the French word "secours," meaning "succor" or "relief," further reinforcing the idea of providing assistance or aid.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Secor surname gained prominence in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France. Notable individuals bearing this name include Étienne Secor (1570-1632), a merchant and landowner from Rouen, and Jean-Baptiste Secor (1625-1689), a renowned clockmaker from Paris.

As the French colonial empire expanded, the Secor surname made its way to other parts of the world. In the late 17th century, records show a Jacques Secor who was among the early settlers in the French colony of Acadia (present-day eastern Canada). His descendants later migrated to other parts of North America, helping to establish the Secor name in regions like Quebec and Louisiana.

Another notable figure was Pierre Secor (1715-1792), a French military officer who served in the French and Indian War and later settled in the Illinois Country. His descendants were among the early pioneers in the American Midwest, contributing to the spread of the Secor name in states like Illinois and Missouri.

Throughout history, the Secor surname has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from military service and commerce to the arts and sciences. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval France, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of many regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Secor

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

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

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