Explore the Family Name Cocanougher
The meaning of Cocanougher
Americanized form of Swiss German Gochnauer or Gochenauer. Compare Coughenour.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cocanougher in the United States?
The surname Cocanougher witnessed a slight shift in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 66,274 while in 2010 it slipped to the 69,579th position, representing a drop of approximately 5%. However, despite this decline in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Cocanougher last name increased from 279 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, signifying an increase of around 1%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #69,579 | -4.99% |
| Count | 279 | 282 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cocanougher
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cocanougher, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly tied to those identifying as White, with a slight increase from 88.17% in 2000 to 88.65% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped by nearly 11%, from 10.75% in 2000 to 9.57% in 2010. No significant presence was recorded for the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.17% | 88.65% | 0.54% |
| Black | 10.75% | 9.57% | -10.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |