Explore the Family Name Coutant
The meaning of Coutant
French: variant of Constant. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with the variant Coustant) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French Gabrielle, Serge, Sylvie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coutant in the United States?
The surname Coutant has seen a slight dip in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 45,829 most popular surname but by 2010, it dropped to 48,628 - a decrease of 6.11%. The number of individuals with the Coutant surname also fell slightly from 439 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.14%. The proportion of people named Coutant per 100,000 population decreased by 6.25% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #48,628 | -6.11% |
| Count | 439 | 434 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coutant
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Coutant identify as White. This group increased slightly from 97.27% in 2000 to 97.47% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.37% to 2.07%, marking a 51.09% growth over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 97.47% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.07% | 51.09% |
| 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% |