Explore the Family Name Conteh
The meaning of Conteh
West African (Sierra Leone): from a variant of the name of the Konte clan of the Mandinka and, subsequently, Sierra Leonean Limba and Temne peoples, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: African/Muslim Abu, Aminata, Mohamed, Abdul, Isatu, Abdul Karim, Ahmed, Alusine, Brima, Fatmata, Kadiatu, Kadijatu, Mohammed, Momodou, Musa, Mustapha, Sekou, Umaru, Zainab.
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How common is the last name Conteh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Conteh has risen in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 27,049th and by 2010, it had climbed to 16,593rd position, a notable increase of approximately 38.66%. The number of individuals carrying this surname has also more than doubled from 842 in 2000, to 1,728 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 105.23%. The proportion of people with the Conteh surname per 100,000 people has also seen a significant rise of 90.32%, going up from 0.31 to 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #16,593 | 38.66% |
| Count | 842 | 1,728 | 105.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.59 | 90.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conteh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Conteh surname identify as Black, with a slight increase from 92.99% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. There was also an observed growth in Hispanic identification among those with the Conteh last name, albeit smaller, from 0.83% to 1.16%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of White identification in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined sharply from 5.82% to 1.22%. No individuals with the Conteh surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.99% | 96.18% | 3.43% |
| White | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.82% | 1.22% | -79.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.16% | 39.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |