Explore the Family Name Lacount
The meaning of Lacount
Altered form of French Lecompte ‘the count’, a variant of Lecount.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacount in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lacount has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Lacount was ranked the 21,605th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to 21,842nd place, representing a decrease of 1.1%. However, the actual number of people with the Lacount surname increased from 1,125 in 2000 to 1,190 in 2010, a growth of 5.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 4.76% from 0.42 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,605 | #21,842 | -1.1% |
| Count | 1,125 | 1,190 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacount
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Lacount has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The ethnicity identified as White decreased from 85.87% to 81.43%, while those identified as Black increased from 9.07% to 10.42%. A significant increase was seen in individuals who identify with two or more races, going from 1.42% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. There were slight increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic group saw an increase from 1.69% to 2.35%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories rose from 1.07% and 0.89% to 1.26% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.87% | 81.43% | -5.17% |
| Black | 9.07% | 10.42% | 14.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 3.28% | 130.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.35% | 39.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 1.26% | 17.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 1.26% | 41.57% |