Explore the Family Name Cockfield
The meaning of Cockfield
English (northern): habitational name from any of the three places: the first, Cockfield in Durham, is named from an Old English personal name Cocca + feld ‘open country’; the second, Cockfield in Suffolk, is named from an Old English personal name Cohha, with the same second element; and the third, Cuckfield in Sussex, is believed to be from an Old English personal name Cuca + feld.
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How common is the last name Cockfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cockfield' slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,530th in terms of prevalence and had a count of 694. By 2010, its rank had shifted to 31,587th, with a total count of 732, indicating a growth increase of 5.48%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of about 3.85%, dropping from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #31,587 | -0.18% |
| Count | 694 | 732 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cockfield
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Cockfield surname identified as Black or White. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly by 4.08% from 54.47% in 2000 to 56.69% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by 6.17%, moving from 42.80% in 2000 to 40.16% in 2010. The Hispanic population also saw a significant rise of 147.22%, although it still remained a smaller group within the overall distribution. No change was reported in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.47% | 56.69% | 4.08% |
| White | 42.8% | 40.16% | -6.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.78% | 147.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.09% | -31.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |