Explore the Family Name Lecount
The meaning of Lecount
Americanized form of French Lecompte ‘the count’ (see Lecomte).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lecount in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lecount has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this name was 28,353, which slightly increased to 28,704 in 2010, marking a slight decrease in popularity by 1.24%. In terms of count, however, there were 793 individuals with this surname in 2000, growing to 830 in 2010, an increase of 4.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a drop of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,353 | #28,704 | -1.24% |
| Count | 793 | 830 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecount
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the Lecount surname also witnessed some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010, these groups represented 1.08% and 0.84% of the Lecount population respectively. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. The percentage of white individuals decreased from 79.32% to 76.51%, while the Hispanic population increased from 1.89% to 2.89%. The percentage of black individuals remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 16.52% to 16.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.32% | 76.51% | -3.54% |
| Black | 16.52% | 16.27% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.89% | 52.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.41% | 73.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |