Comte

Comte Meaning & Origin

About Comte
The surname Comte is of French origin and is derived from the word "comte," meaning "count" in English. It is a title of nobility given to a person who held a high-ranking position in the feudal system. The surname Comte likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked for or was associated with a count. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Comte can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling due to regional influences and language adaptations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Comte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Comte: 271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Comte based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Comte is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMT
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M T
🌐 IPA
/comte*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Comte in Braille

Here's how to represent Comte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Comte in braille

How to sign the name Comte using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Comte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Comte in sign language

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