Explore the Family Name Counce
The meaning of Counce
Americanized form of German Kunz and Kuntz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Counce in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Counce" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 26,215 in 2000, it fell to 26,910 in 2010, representing a change of -2.65%. The actual count of people carrying the surname increased slightly from 877 to 902 during the same period, marking a 2.85% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with the surname grew, their share in the overall population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #26,910 | -2.65% |
| Count | 877 | 902 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Counce
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Counce". In 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (78.22%), followed by Black (16.31%). By 2010, there was a slight shift in these percentages, with a decrease in the portion identifying as White (-4.19%) and a marginal decrease in those identifying as Black (-1.41%). There was also an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic (from 2.51% to 3.77%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 2.05% to 3.99%). No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.22% | 74.94% | -4.19% |
| Black | 16.31% | 16.08% | -1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.99% | 94.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.77% | 50.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |