Explore the Family Name Countee
The meaning of Countee
African American: variant of Contee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Countee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Countee saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,577th most popular surname in the United States, rising to 61,297th by 2010, a change of 2.05%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 299 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, marking a 9.7% increase. However, when measured against the entire population through a proportion per 100,000 metric, the prevalence of the surname remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #61,297 | 2.05% |
| Count | 299 | 328 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Countee
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the bulk of individuals with the surname Countee identify as Black. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight increase from 89.97% to 91.46%, a 1.66% shift. Those identifying their ethnicity as White and those identifying as two or more races both saw decreases during this period, dropping 36.23% (from 3.34% to 2.13%) and 25.54% (from 3.68% to 2.74%), respectively. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by around 25%, moving from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010. There were no identified individuals with the surname Countee who claimed Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.97% | 91.46% | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.35% | 25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 2.74% | -25.54% |
| White | 3.34% | 2.13% | -36.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |