Explore the Family Name Cochrum
The meaning of Cochrum
Probably an altered form of Scottish Cochran or English Cockerham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cochrum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cochrum has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cochrum ranked 65,133 in popularity with a count of 285, increasing to a rank of 60,505 and a count of 333 in 2010. This represents a 7.11% improvement in rank and a 16.84% increase in count. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #60,505 | 7.11% |
| Count | 285 | 333 | 16.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cochrum
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Cochrum also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 88.07% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 85.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose by 31.37%, from 5.26% to 6.91%. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 4.56% to 3.60%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, but there was a new representation from the Hispanic community in 2010 at 1.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.07% | 85.89% | -2.48% |
| Black | 5.26% | 6.91% | 31.37% |
| Two or More Races | 4.56% | 3.6% | -21.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |