Explore the Family Name Cocks
The meaning of Cocks
English: variant of Cox.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cocks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cocks saw a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,784th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to 34,223rd – a decrease of approximately 14.9%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 745 to 663 during this period, signifying an 11.01% drop. The proportion per 100k similarly declined by 21.43%, moving from 0.28 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #34,223 | -14.9% |
| Count | 745 | 663 | -11.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cocks
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some noticeable changes for the surname Cocks. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 89.93% to 91.25%. The Hispanic representation also grew significantly, rising from 1.07% to 1.81% - a substantial 69.16% increase. However, there was a decline in the percentage of individuals who identify as Black, with a decrease from 7.11% to 5.73%. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races, which stood at 1.34% in 2000, fell to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.93% | 91.25% | 1.47% |
| Black | 7.11% | 5.73% | -19.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.81% | 69.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |