Explore the Family Name Dalcourt
The meaning of Dalcourt
French Canadian: altered form of French Delcourt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dalcourt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dalcourt has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 143,847 but by 2010, it had climbed to 122,314, indicating a rise of nearly 15%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase, growing from 106 in 2000 to 141 in 2010, a rise of over 33%. The proportion of people named Dalcourt per 100,000 individuals also increased by 25% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #122,314 | 14.97% |
| Count | 106 | 141 | 33.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalcourt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Dalcourt identified as Black. This group increased slightly from 69.81% in 2000 to 72.34% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as White declined by about 11% over the same period, dropping from 25.47% to 22.70%. A small portion of Dalcourts identified as belonging to two or more races, but this also decreased from 4.72% to 3.55%. There were no Dalcourts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.81% | 72.34% | 3.62% |
| White | 25.47% | 22.7% | -10.88% |
| Two or More Races | 4.72% | 3.55% | -24.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |