Explore the Family Name Cocklin
The meaning of Cocklin
1. English: from an Old French and Middle English personal name Cokelin, a French double diminutive of Cocke 2. 2. Perhaps also an Americanized form of Swiss German and South German Köchlin, Koechlin, or Köchling, all diminutives of Koch.
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How common is the last name Cocklin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cocklin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 46,758th most common name, but by 2010 it had dropped to 58,337th place, representing a decline of approximately 24.76%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 428 to 348, a reduction of around 18.69%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cocklin per 100,000 residents decreased by 25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #58,337 | -24.76% |
| Count | 428 | 348 | -18.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cocklin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cocklin also experienced minor shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of the bearers of the surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 86.21% in 2000 to 85.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped from 9.81% to 9.48%. There was an insignificant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.80% to 2.87%. The percentages of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belong to two or more races remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.21% | 85.63% | -0.67% |
| Black | 9.81% | 9.48% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.87% | 2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |