Explore the Family Name Coey
The meaning of Coey
1. English: variant of Coy. 2. Irish (Antrim and Down): from Mac Cumhaighe, see McCooey.
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How common is the last name Coey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coey had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Coey was ranked as the 32,939th most popular surname, but it fell to the 35,489th position by 2010, a drop of 7.74%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period. There were 656 people with the name Coey in 2000, falling to 634 in 2010, representing a decline of 3.35%. The proportion of people named Coey per 100,000 residents also dropped by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #35,489 | -7.74% |
| Count | 656 | 634 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coey
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coey, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.51% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly reduced to 94.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races fell dramatically from 2.74% to 1.42%. The Black ethnicity recorded an introduction in 2010 with 1.42%, and there were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94.16% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.05% | 3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 1.42% | -48.18% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |