Explore the Family Name Cochren
The meaning of Cochren
Scottish: variant of Cochran. This name is extinct in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cochren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cochren has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,706th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 70,833rd, indicating a decrease of approximately 16.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 310 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking a reduction of nearly 10.97%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Cochren per 100,000 population fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #70,833 | -16.68% |
| Count | 310 | 276 | -10.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cochren
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data exhibits some changes over the decade. Individuals identifying as White with the surname Cochren showed a slight increase, moving from 78.39% in 2000 to 78.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a decline from 13.23% in 2000 to 11.96% in 2010. The data also reflects a minor increase among those of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 4.84% in 2000 to 5.07% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races saw a drop in representation, from 3.23% to 2.54%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.39% | 78.62% | 0.29% |
| Black | 13.23% | 11.96% | -9.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.84% | 5.07% | 4.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 2.54% | -21.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |