Explore the Family Name Coutu
The meaning of Coutu
French: variant of Cottu, a nickname for a wearer of a kind of medieval tunic or of a coat of mail (see Cotte 1). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Marcel, Adrien, Gilles, Girard, Normand, Fernand, Florent, Laurent, Michel, Ovila.
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How common is the last name Coutu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coutu has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,914th in terms of frequency, while in 2010 it fell slightly to the 17,888th spot. This indicates a rank change of -5.76%. However, the actual count of people with the Coutu surname increased marginally from 1,552 to 1,563 during the same period, showing a growth of 0.71%. The proportion of individuals named Coutu per 100,000 population also experienced a decline of 8.62%, lowering from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,914 | #17,888 | -5.76% |
| Count | 1,552 | 1,563 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.53 | -8.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coutu
When looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Coutu surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a notable consistency from 2000 to 2010. A vast majority, approximately 95.71% identify as White, which saw a minute decrease of 0.10% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 11.54% and 12.68% respectively, even though their overall portions remain small. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the 2010 data due to suppression for privacy reasons. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a slight decrease of 0.70%, moving from 1.42% to 1.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.71% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.6% | 12.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.41% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.58% | 11.54% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |