Explore the Family Name Cogburn
The meaning of Cogburn
English: probably a variant of Cockburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cogburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cogburn decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,012th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 11,688th - a decline of 6.14%. However, the total count of people with the surname Cogburn actually increased during that decade from 2,649 to 2,681, representing a modest growth of 1.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.14%, reflecting the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,012 | #11,688 | -6.14% |
| Count | 2,649 | 2,681 | 1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.91 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cogburn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cogburn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 90.64% to 87.62%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 57.89%, albeit from a small base of just 0.19% in 2000. The group seeing the most substantial increase was those identifying as Hispanic, which nearly doubled from 1.70% to 3.32%. The percentage of Cogburns identifying with two or more races also rose significantly by 69.19%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black people and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname remained relatively stable over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 87.62% | -3.33% |
| Black | 3.96% | 4.03% | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.32% | 95.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.13% | 69.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 1.6% | -3.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.3% | 57.89% |