Explore the Family Name Cockett
The meaning of Cockett
English: 1. in Lancashire and Yorkshire: habitational name from Cocket in Rathmell (near Giggleswick, Yorkshire). 2. in southeastern England: variant of Cackett, a habitational name from Cacket’s Farm in Chelsfield (Kent), which was earlier recorded as Caldecote. 3. possibly also from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Cok + the diminutive suffix -et. Compare Cocklin. Alternatively, a nickname or occupational name for someone who carried a seal, such as a customs officer, from Middle English coket, Old French coquette ‘seal’. 4. nickname for someone who liked eating bread made of fine flour or one who baked and sold it, from Middle English coket, so named (it is doubtfully supposed) because the bread was stamped with an authenticating seal.
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How common is the last name Cockett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cockett saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 58,849 to 66,371, a change of -12.78%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by -7.45%, going from 322 people in 2000 to 298 people in 2010. This resulted in a -16.67% decrease in the proportion of people with the surname Cockett per 100k population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #66,371 | -12.78% |
| Count | 322 | 298 | -7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cockett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Cockett surname. In 2000 and 2010, a significant portion of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or White. Between these years, there was a small increase (1.35%) in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and a more substantial increase (14.34%) in those identifying with Two or more races. However, there was a decrease (-16.10%) in individuals identifying as White. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 0 in 2000 to 4.70 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black slightly decreased by -6.60%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two or More Races | 26.71% | 30.54% | 14.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25.16% | 25.5% | 1.35% |
| White | 26.4% | 22.15% | -16.1% |
| Black | 18.32% | 17.11% | -6.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |