Explore the Family Name Cobourn
The meaning of Cobourn
Scottish and English (Staffordshire): variant of Cockburn.
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How common is the last name Cobourn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cobourn has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,812, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 86,981, a change of -7.63%. The count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 218 to 214, a decline of -1.83%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Cobourn per 100,000 decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #86,981 | -7.63% |
| Count | 218 | 214 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cobourn
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cobourn. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname, nor any who reported being of two or more races. However, there was a significant shift in the proportions of White and Black individuals. The percentage of White individuals with the surname increased by 5.68%, from 85.78% to 90.65%, while the percentage of Black individuals decreased dramatically by 54.72%, from 8.26% to 3.74%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 53.09%, albeit from a small base of 2.75% to 4.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.78% | 90.65% | 5.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 4.21% | 53.09% |
| Black | 8.26% | 3.74% | -54.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |