Explore the Family Name Cockrill
The meaning of Cockrill
English (of Norman origin): variant of Cockrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cockrill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cockrill saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,147th in popularity and was carried by approximately 925 individuals, or 0.34 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 27,303 and the count had dropped to about 885, representing a decrease of 8.57% and 4.32% respectively. The proportion of people named Cockrill per 100,000 also declined by 11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,147 | #27,303 | -8.57% |
| Count | 925 | 885 | -4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cockrill
The ethnicity breakdown of people with the Cockrill surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White - 86.7% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 85.65% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black increased from 7.68% to 8.7%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 2.59% to 2.49%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races went up from 2.05% to 2.15%. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 85.65% | -1.21% |
| Black | 7.68% | 8.7% | 13.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.49% | -3.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.15% | 4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |