TheNameDBCount
OccupationalMeaning
A person of noble rank or a person who counts, such as an accountant or clerk.
Etymology
From the Old French 'conte' and Latin 'comes', referring to a nobleman of rank or from an occupational reference to someone who counts. The surname likely originated as either a status-based or occupational name.
About the Count Surname
An English or French surname with possible occupational or status-based origins. The name is quite rare in modern genealogical records.
Distribution
Rare surname found primarily in English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers