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The meaning of Count
English: nickname from Anglo-Norman French counte ‘count’ (Old French conte, from Latin comes, comitem); a title of French and Norman nobility, ranking as equivalent to English Earl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Count in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Count" has seen a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname ranked 84,310th in 2000 and rose to 81,181st in 2010, marking a 3.71% increase. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 12.56%, from 207 in 2000 to 233 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #81,181 | 3.71% |
| Count | 207 | 233 | 12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Count
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Count" also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 86.96% to 81.55%. In contrast, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 6.76% to 11.59%. The Hispanic segment also grew slightly from 3.38% to 3.86%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor did any individuals identify with two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.96% | 81.55% | -6.22% |
| Black | 6.76% | 11.59% | 71.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 3.86% | 14.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |