Explore the Family Name Cortelyou
The meaning of Cortelyou
Altered form of an unidentified French surname, in the US also registered in the form Corteljou. History: Jacques Cortelyou (c.1625–93) was a French Huguenot who came from Utrecht in the Netherlands to New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in 1652. His name is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. His descendant George Bruce Cortelyou (1862–1940) was an influential businessman and statesman, serving under Presidents McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
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How common is the last name Cortelyou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cortelyou has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cortelyou was ranked as the 72,466th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to 77,264th, reflecting a 6.62% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor dip from 250 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, marking a 0.8% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of people bearing the Cortelyou name per 100,000 population fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #77,264 | -6.62% |
| Count | 250 | 248 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cortelyou
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of those carrying the Cortelyou surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 98.8% of Cortelyous identified as such, with a negligible change of -0.01%. There were no recorded instances of Cortelyous identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, there were no instances of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 98.79% | -0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |