Explore the Family Name Coatney
The meaning of Coatney
Altered form of English Courtney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coatney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coatney had a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped slightly from 16,682 to 16,775, indicating a decrease in popularity of approximately 0.56%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,580 to 1,703, showing a growth of 7.78%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people experienced a minor drop from 0.59 to 0.58, marking a decrease of 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,682 | #16,775 | -0.56% |
| Count | 1,580 | 1,703 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coatney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates some noticeable changes for the Coatney surname between 2000 and 2010. White individuals holding this surname decreased by 4.27%, from 85.51% to 81.86%. At the same time, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw increases of 20.45% and 15.89% respectively, reaching 0.53% and 11.74% in 2010. There was a significant rise of 70.87% in the Hispanic demographic, going from 1.27% to 2.17%. Those reporting two or more ethnicities surged from 1.58% to 2.82%, a substantial increase of 78.48%. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 18.52%, down to 0.88% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.51% | 81.86% | -4.27% |
| Black | 10.13% | 11.74% | 15.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.82% | 78.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.17% | 70.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.88% | -18.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.53% | 20.45% |