Explore the Family Name Lecuyer
The meaning of Lecuyer
French (Lécuyer): status name, with fused definite article l’, from écuyer ‘squire’, a term originally meaning ‘shield-bearer’ (from Latin scutarius, a derivative of scutum ‘shield’). This became a status name for a man belonging to the social rank immediately below that of knight. In North America the surname was sometimes translated into English as Cook; the original term écuyer having lost transparency of meaning, it was taken as a noun derivative of the verb cuire ‘to cook’. Compare Lagoy and Lequire. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (in the forms L’Écuyer, L’Escuyer, L’Esquier, and Lequer) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America (in the form L’Escuyer). Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Jacques, Marcel, Alain, Armand, Aurele, Emile, Laure, Lucienne, Michel, Monique, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Lecuyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lecuyer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 18,165 in 2000, it slipped to rank 19,581 in 2010—a 7.8% drop. In terms of its numerical distribution, there were 1,413 individuals with this surname in 2000 which fell marginally by 2.48% to 1,378 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lecuyer per 100k decreased by 9.62%, from 0.52 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,165 | #19,581 | -7.8% |
| Count | 1,413 | 1,378 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecuyer
Examining the ethnicity of those with the surname Lecuyer, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of these individuals identified as White, albeit with a minor decrease from 95.19% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. Among other ethnic categories, the Hispanic representation witnessed significant growth, increasing by 50.51%. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both experienced decreases, falling by 8.45% and 28.83%, respectively. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population held steady at 0% during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.34% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.98% | 50.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.16% | -28.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.65% | -8.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |