Explore the Family Name Couturier
The meaning of Couturier
French: 1. occupational name for a tailor, Old French cousturier, from an agent derivative of cousture ‘seam’ (see Couture 3). 2. status name from Old French couturier ‘farmer, husbandman’, an agent derivative of couture ‘small plot, kitchen garden’ (see Couture 1). History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Adrien, Fernand, Achille, Arsene, Carolle, Firmin, Gilles, Gisele, Herve, Jacques, Michel.
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How common is the last name Couturier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Couturier has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,846th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it moved up to rank 17,734. Along with the rise in rank, the number of individuals bearing the surname also increased by nearly 9.3%, from 1,446 individuals in 2000 to 1,580 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of people named Couturier per 100,000 remained constant over the decade at 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,846 | #17,734 | 0.63% |
| Count | 1,446 | 1,580 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Couturier
When looking at ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Couturier identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of about 2.8% across the decade. The percentage of Couturiers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 41.11% and 39.94% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as being of two or more races rose by 20%. New ethnic identities appeared in 2010 that were not represented in 2000: Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 0.63% and 0.57% of Couturiers respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 91.52% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.94% | 39.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.27% | 41.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.08% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |