Explore the Family Name Cogar
The meaning of Cogar
1. Cornish: habitational name from Kuggar in Grade (Cornwall). This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Koger.
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How common is the last name Cogar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cogar has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 10,976th and dropped to the 11,365th spot by 2010, reflecting a decrease of about 3.54%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,660 in 2000 to 2,776 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 4.36%. Despite this increase, there was a slight reduction in the proportion of people with the Cogar surname per 100,000 population, from 0.99 in 2000 to 0.94 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,976 | #11,365 | -3.54% |
| Count | 2,660 | 2,776 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.94 | -5.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cogar
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, some significant shifts can be seen between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Whites bearing the Cogar surname decreased from 94.66% to 91.64%, while the Hispanic representation grew from 2.11% to 3.75%. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases. Notably, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives within the Cogar surname holders experienced the most significant rise, surging from 0.41% to 0.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 91.64% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.75% | 77.73% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.73% | 9.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.62% | 58.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.97% | 136.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.29% | 26.09% |