Explore the Family Name Cockran
The meaning of Cockran
English: variant of Cockerham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cockran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cockran has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 50,686 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 65,066 – this represents a decrease of about 28.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 387 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, which is a decline of roughly 21.19%. Consequently, there was also a decrease in the proportion of people named Cockran per 100,000 population, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #65,066 | -28.37% |
| Count | 387 | 305 | -21.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cockran
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cockran identified as White, with a slight decrease from 73.13% in 2000 to 70.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly over the same period, from 21.71% to 22.95%. The percentage of Hispanics decreased from 4.65% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. On the other hand, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new category in 2010, where 1.64% identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.13% | 70.82% | -3.16% |
| Black | 21.71% | 22.95% | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 3.61% | -22.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |