Explore the Family Name Courier
The meaning of Courier
1. Altered form of French Carrière (see Carriere). 2. French (Nord): variant of Courrier ‘messenger’ and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Courier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Courier had a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 51,024 in terms of popularity and dropped to rank 58,604 in 2010, indicating a 14.86% decrease in its ranking. The number of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 384 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, an approximate decrease of 9.9%. Consequently, the proportion of the Courier surname per 100k population saw a decline of about 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #58,604 | -14.86% |
| Count | 384 | 346 | -9.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Courier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Courier identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 97.4% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.95% in 2010. There was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, marking a new addition to the ethnic identities associated with the Courier surname. Meanwhile, there were no significant changes in other ethnic groups including Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.95% | -1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |