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

Valcourt, 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 Valcourt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valcourt in America

Valcourt is the 22471st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valcourt surname appeared 1,145 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 Valcourt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valcourt 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 Valcourt

The surname Valcourt has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "val," meaning valley, and "cour," meaning court or courtyard. The name likely originated in a specific location where a manor or estate was situated in a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valcourt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Valcurt," referring to an individual or family with ties to a place called Valcourt.

During the 12th century, a notable figure named Hugues de Valcourt was mentioned in records from the province of Burgundy, France. He was a knight and landowner who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the command of King Philip II of France.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Valcourt family settled in the region of Normandy, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and military leaders. One of the most renowned members was Jean de Valcourt (c. 1320-1380), a skilled military commander who fought alongside King Edward III of England during the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable individual was Marie de Valcourt (c. 1450-1518), a noblewoman from the Valcourt family in Picardy, France. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the construction of churches and monasteries in the region.

In the 16th century, the Valcourt name appeared in records from the city of Lyon, where a family of merchants and bankers bearing the name had established themselves. One of their descendants, Jacques Valcourt (1570-1635), was a respected scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics related to theology and natural philosophy.

As the Valcourt family members migrated and settled in different parts of France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Valcour, Vaucourt, and Vaucour. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the idea of a valley or courtyard.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valcourt

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

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

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