Explore the Family Name Cogen
The meaning of Cogen
Variant of Cogan. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dorith. German Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cogen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Cogen' saw a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dipped from 83,004 in 2000 to 86,645 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.39%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname rose marginally by 1.9%, from 211 to 215 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #86,645 | -4.39% |
| Count | 211 | 215 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cogen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cogen', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, primarily identifies as White. In 2000, about 90.52% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 89.77% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also saw a reduction from 8.53% in 2000 to 6.51% in 2010, marking a 23.68% change. There was no significant data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor for those identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.52% | 89.77% | -0.83% |
| Black | 8.53% | 6.51% | -23.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |