Explore the Family Name Codrington
The meaning of Codrington
English (Gloucestershire and Somerset): habitational name from Codrington in Gloucestershire, named from the Old English personal name Cūthhere + -ing- denoting association with + tūn ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Codrington in the United States?
The surname Codrington showed a notable increase in popularity over the decade, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Codrington ranked 44,821 in popularity and had a frequency of 451 occurrences. However, by 2010, it had climbed up to rank 38,155, with 581 recorded instances, marking an impressive 14.87% leap in ranking and a 28.82% surge in count. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 17.65%, moving from 0.17 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #38,155 | 14.87% |
| Count | 451 | 581 | 28.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Codrington
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Codrington, the information based on the Decennial U.S. Census provides intriguing insights. The most significant portion of bearers of the name identified as Black, accounting for 80.49% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 83.13% by 2010. The next most substantial group identified as White, though their proportion decreased from 11.97% to 9.12% over the same period. Hispanic identification linked to the surname also witnessed growth, rising from 2.88% to 3.96%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose marginally from 1.77% to 2.07%. Interestingly, bearers identifying with two or more races were logged in 2000 at 2.88%, but no such data was available for 2010. There were no instances of identification with American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.49% | 83.13% | 3.28% |
| White | 11.97% | 9.12% | -23.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.96% | 37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 2.07% | 16.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |