Explore the Family Name Courtemanche
The meaning of Courtemanche
French: habitational name from Courtemanche or Courdemanche, the name of several places in Somme, Sarthe, Eure, and Orne, derived from Latin cortis dominica ‘lord’s farm or estate’ (see Court). Compare Shortsleeve. History: Antoine Courtemanche dit Jolicoeur from Bannes in Sarthe, France, married Élisabeth Haquin in Montreal, QC, in 1663. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Amedee, Andre, Armand, Fernand, Herve, Lucien, Marcel, Normand, Ovide, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Courtemanche in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Courtemanche has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, dropping in rank from 16,383 in 2000 to 17,135 in 2010, a change of -4.59%. However, the count (or number of people with this surname) actually increased by 2.22% during the same period, growing from 1,618 to 1,654. The proportion of people bearing the Courtemanche surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased slightly, falling from 0.6 to 0.56, a change of -6.67% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,383 | #17,135 | -4.59% |
| Count | 1,618 | 1,654 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Courtemanche
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Courtemanches identify as White, accounting for 96.91% in 2000 and 96.37% in 2010. The percentage of Courtemanches identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, rising from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010, an increase of 39.32%. There was also an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 0.31% to 0.42%, a growth of 35.48%. The proportion of Courtemanches identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.11% to 1.27%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded Courtemanches who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.37% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.63% | 39.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.27% | 14.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.42% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |