Explore the Family Name Leconte
The meaning of Leconte
French: variant of Lecomte ‘the count’ (see Comte 1). This surname is also found in Haiti. Compare Conte 3 and Laconte. History: This surname is listed (in the form Le Conte) in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Fritz, Herve, Jean Louis, Pierre, Raoul, Raynald, Rommel, Wesner, Yves.
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How common is the last name Leconte in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Leconte saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,986 in terms of popularity and later ascended to 28,618 by 2010, marking an impressive 10.53% change in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Leconte surname also increased from 681 in 2000 to 833 in 2010, which is a 22.32% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also saw an uptick from 0.25 to 0.28, a change of 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #28,618 | 10.53% |
| Count | 681 | 833 | 22.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leconte
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifting trends over the decade from 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded instances of the surname Leconte among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, it was most prevalent within the Black community, increasing from 50.22% in 2000 to 59.90% in 2010. The White population with the Leconte surname saw a decrease from 39.94% to 35.77%. Those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 6.61% to 1.68%. Additionally, the Hispanic population with this surname slightly decreased from 2.79% to 2.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.22% | 59.9% | 19.28% |
| White | 39.94% | 35.77% | -10.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.16% | -22.58% |
| Two or More Races | 6.61% | 1.68% | -74.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |