Since the historical LeConte family had so many well-known members, there is controversy over which one this much-hiked mountain was named for. The United States Geological Survey lists Joseph Le Conte, famous geologist and Berkeley professor, as the man for whom the mountain was named, however, in recent years this claim has been challenged by some scholars who believe the mountain derives its name from Joseph's older (and less famous) brother John Le Conte, a physicist at South Carolina College. Anyway, it's well worth hiking one of the five scenic trails to get to the top.
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