Explore the Family Name Rancour
The meaning of Rancour
Altered form of French Rancourt. History: Bearers of the surname Rancour are descendants of Joseph Rancourt/Rancour from France (see Rancourt). Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Rancour in the United States?
The surname "Rancour" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 49,869 most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 51,396th position, marking a change of -3.06%. However, the count or number of people with this surname increased marginally from 395 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.53%. This resulted in a mild drop in its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #51,396 | -3.06% |
| Count | 395 | 405 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rancour
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rancour", the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly seen within the white community. An increase from 92.66% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010 was observed. The number of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races also saw an uptick from 2.53% to 3.46% over the decade. Conversely, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic holding the Rancour surname. The former dropped entirely from 1.52% to 0.00%, while the latter decreased by 39.82%, from 3.29% to 1.98%. The percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 94.57% | 2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 3.46% | 36.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 1.98% | -39.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |