Explore the Family Name Couret
The meaning of Couret
French: topographic name from a diminutive of cour ‘courtyard’, or from a derivative of coure, a variant of Old French coudre ‘hazel (tree)’, or a habitational name from (Le) Couret, the name of several places in the southern part of France. This surname is also found in Puerto Rico and Mexico.
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How common is the last name Couret in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Couret has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,164th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 56,444th – a significant jump of over 23 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 243 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, reflecting a nearly 49 percent increase. As a result, the proportion of people named Couret per 100,000 increased by 33.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #56,444 | 23.89% |
| Count | 243 | 362 | 48.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Couret
The ethnicity associated with the surname Couret also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 41.56 percent of people with the surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 35.36 by 2010. The majority identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 56.38 percent in 2000 to 63.54 percent in 2010. There were no recorded Courets who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.38% | 63.54% | 12.7% |
| White | 41.56% | 35.36% | -14.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |