Explore the Family Name Cockerill
The meaning of Cockerill
English: variant of Cockrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cockerill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cockerill demonstrated a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cockerill was ranked as the 23,781st most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 23,002nd place, reflecting a change of approximately 3.28 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 993 to 1,111, an 11.88 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cockerill per 100,000 also saw a minor surge from 0.37 to 0.38, a 2.7 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,781 | #23,002 | 3.28% |
| Count | 993 | 1,111 | 11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cockerill
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates a few shifts among those carrying the Cockerill surname between 2000 and 2010. The White population with this surname slightly decreased from 97.08 percent to 94.87 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population experienced a significant increase, jumping from 1.91 percent to 3.87 percent, a 102.62 percent rise. The category of two or more races showed a modest growth from 0.6 percent to 0.63 percent. Additionally, a small percentage (0.45 percent) of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander started appearing in the 2010 census, while the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 94.87% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.87% | 102.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.63% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |