How common is the Count surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Count in the United States.

Are there Count soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 46 soldiers with the Count surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Count mean?

The surname Count means "A person of noble rank or a person who counts, such as an accountant or clerk.". It is of English/French origin.

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname found primarily in English-speaking regions.

Count Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Count Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: English/French
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval England/France
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

46 soldiers with the Count surname found in Civil War records.

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