Explore the Family Name Courchaine
The meaning of Courchaine
Altered form of French Canadian Courchesne. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcelle, Armand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Courchaine in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Courchaine has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,499 in popularity, while in 2010 it moved up to rank 39,281, showing a 0.55% change in rank. The count of people with this surname also increased by 6.87%, from 524 individuals in 2000 to 560 in 2010. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the Courchaine surname remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #39,281 | 0.55% |
| Count | 524 | 560 | 6.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Courchaine
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Courchaine, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 95.42% in 2000 to 94.64% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.48% to 2.68%. There was a decrease among those identifying with two or more races, down 22.61% from 1.15% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. It's worth noting that in 2010, 1.25% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that had no representation in 2000. No Courchaine identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 94.64% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.68% | 8.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.89% | -22.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |