Explore the Family Name Course
The meaning of Course
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Course in the United States?
The surname "Course" saw a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname, moving up to 53,316th by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 1.3%. Moreover, the count of people with this surname also rose from 358 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, signifying an 8.38% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the "Course" surname per 100k population remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #53,316 | 1.3% |
| Count | 358 | 388 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Course
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the surname "Course" between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 19.18%, while those identifying as Black increased by 11.05%. Notably, there were no individuals with the "Course" surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a new category in 2010, with 1.29% identifying as belonging to two or more races. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly by 30.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.34% | 67.01% | 11.05% |
| White | 36.03% | 29.12% | -19.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.55% | -30.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |