Explore the Family Name Codling
The meaning of Codling
English (eastern): 1. nickname from Middle English codling ‘young or small cod’, perhaps given to a fishmonger or fisherman, or as a term of affection. 2. nickname from Middle English querdling ‘variety of hard apple’ (good for stewing), perhaps for a seller of such or for a hard-hearted person. 3. nickname of Norman origin, from Old French cœur-de-lion, Anglo-Norman French Querdelion, Middle English Girdelion ‘lion heart’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Codling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Codling saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the Codling surname improved from 63,812 in 2000 to 57,234 in 2010, showing an increase of approximately 10.31 percent. Similarly, the count or number of occurrences of the surname also increased from 292 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, which is an approximate increase of 21.92 percent. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was an increase from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #57,234 | 10.31% |
| Count | 292 | 356 | 21.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Codling
With respect to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Codling surname showed varied ethnic identities. While individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native identities were not recorded in either year, those identified as white made up the majority, albeit with a slight decrease from 65.41 percent in 2000 to 63.48 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black saw an increase from 29.11 percent in 2000 to 31.46 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.05 percent in 2000 to 4.21 percent in 2010, marking a growth rate of 105.37 percent. However, those identifying as two or more races were only recorded in 2000 at 2.74 percent, with no data available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.41% | 63.48% | -2.95% |
| Black | 29.11% | 31.46% | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 4.21% | 105.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |