Explore the Family Name Couillard
The meaning of Couillard
French (northern): variant of Coillard, from Old French coillard ‘uncastrated animal, ram’, used as a nickname for a rakish, libidinous individual. History: The surname Couillard was first brought to North America by Guillaume Couillard from Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany (France), who was in QC by 1621. His descendants also bear the surname Després (see Despres). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Emile, Andree, Jean Pierre, Laurent, Monique, Ovide, Pierre, Remi, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Couillard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Couillard" increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,530 in commonality, however, by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 19,992 - indicating a rise in popularity of 15.04%. The count of people with this surname also saw a significant increase, with 1,006 individuals in 2000 and 1,340 in 2010, a change of 33.2%. Proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a growth of 21.62% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,530 | #19,992 | 15.04% |
| Count | 1,006 | 1,340 | 33.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.45 | 21.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Couillard
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting snapshot. While in 2000, no one carrying the Couillard surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, by 2010, 0.67% and 0.45% respectively identified as such. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased slightly from 0.89% to 1.12%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a notable increase from 0.7% to 1.49%, a change of 112.86%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.53% in 2000 to 93.28% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an upward trend from 2.29% to 2.99% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 93.28% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.99% | 30.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.49% | 112.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 1.12% | 25.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |