Explore the Family Name Countess
The meaning of Countess
English (Nottinghamshire, of Norman origin): from Middle English contas(e), Old French contesse ‘countess’, applied as a nickname for a proud, haughty woman or for a foppish man, or as an occupational name for a servant of a countess.
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How common is the last name Countess in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Countess has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In this period, the ranking of the name climbed from 48,109 to 44,193, indicating an increase of 8.14%. The total count of individuals with the surname saw an even more notable rise from 413 to 487, a growth rate of 17.92%. The proportion of individuals named Countess per 100,000 people also surged from 0.15 to 0.17, marking a 13.33% jump.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #44,193 | 8.14% |
| Count | 413 | 487 | 17.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Countess
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with the surname Countess dropped from 1.21% to 0%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2010 census with a 1.64% share, not represented in 2000. White individuals with the surname saw a slight reduction, from 80.87% to 77.41%. Hispanic representation nearly doubled, jumping from 1.45% to 2.87%. Black individuals saw a moderate increase, from 14.29% to 16.63%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged at 1.44% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.87% | 77.41% | -4.28% |
| Black | 14.29% | 16.63% | 16.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.87% | 97.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0% | -100% |