Explore the Family Name Cogdill
The meaning of Cogdill
English: unexplained. Compare Cogdell, Cogbill.
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How common is the last name Cogdill in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cogdill saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,753 in terms of popularity but fell to the 13,236th position by 2010, a decline of nearly 3.79%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly by 3.87%, from 2,221 in 2000 to 2,307 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 4.88%, from 0.82 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,753 | #13,236 | -3.79% |
| Count | 2,221 | 2,307 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.78 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cogdill
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates several changes among those with the surname Cogdill between 2000 and 2010. While White remained the predominant ethnicity, it decreased from 96.31% to 95.10%. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders increased significantly by 47.46%, from 0.59% to 0.87%. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, which rose by 70.37%, from 1.35% to 2.30%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined by 15.93%, from 1.13% to 0.95%. Data for 2000 showed no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.48% and 0.30% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.1% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.3% | 70.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.95% | -15.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.87% | 47.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |