Explore the Family Name Lecoq
The meaning of Lecoq
French and Walloon: from le coq ‘the rooster’, used as a nickname for a vain, conceited or womanizing individual. Compare Lecocq and also Lacoe. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Jean-Marc, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Lecoq in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lecoq has seen a modest increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 and rose to 67,519 by 2010, an increase of 2.43 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 265 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, a significant 10.19 percent increase. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the Lecoq surname remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #67,519 | 2.43% |
| Count | 265 | 292 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecoq
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lecoq, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as white increased from 72.45 to 79.11, a rise of 9.19 percent. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Black dropped by 27.11 percent, from 23.02 to 16.78. There was a small decrease in those identifying as two or more races, which decreased by 32.12 percent. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, as no individuals with the surname Lecoq identified with these categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.45% | 79.11% | 9.19% |
| Black | 23.02% | 16.78% | -27.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.05% | -32.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |