Explore the Family Name Valcourt
The meaning of Valcourt
French and Haitian: topographic name for someone who lived in a small valley, from French val court, literally ‘short valley’; or perhaps a habitational name from any of several places called Valcourt in the northern part of France, e.g. in Haute-Marne. This surname, which is very rare in France (it is found mainly in Allier), is most common in Haiti. Compare Valcour. History: In North America, the surname of French origin was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Pierre, Alcide, Alphonse, Andre, Antoine, Armand, Aurelien, Cecile, Dominique, Donat, Francois, Frenel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valcourt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valcourt has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved from 26,163rd place in 2000 to 22,471st in 2010, marking a 14.11 percent change. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 30.26 percent, from 879 people in 2000 to 1,145 in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 18.18 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #22,471 | 14.11% |
| Count | 879 | 1,145 | 30.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.39 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valcourt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Valcourt surname. In 2000, the highest percentage was attributed to White ethnicity (64.05%), followed by Black (27.65%), Hispanic (3.98%), and Two or more races (4.10%). By 2010, there were notable changes: the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased to 40.00%, seeing a dramatic rise of 44.67%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased to 52.58%, a drop of 17.91%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Two or more races also shifted, increasing to 4.72% (an 18.59% change) and decreasing to 1.92% (-53.17%), respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.05% | 52.58% | -17.91% |
| Black | 27.65% | 40% | 44.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 4.72% | 18.59% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% | 1.92% | -53.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |