Explore the Family Name Lecourt
The meaning of Lecourt
French: nickname for a physically small man (or ironically for a large man), a variant of Court, with fused masculine definite article le.
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How common is the last name Lecourt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lecourt has seen a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 130,443 in terms of commonality, with 120 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had declined to 141,140 and the count of individuals with the surname decreased marginally to 118. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Lecourt surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #141,140 | -8.2% |
| Count | 120 | 118 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecourt
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Lecourt surname are white, comprising 92.50% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.37% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 5.00% in 2000 to 5.08% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were no individuals with the Lecourt surname who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 92.37% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5.08% | 1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |