Explore the Family Name Coger
The meaning of Coger
Americanized form of German or Dutch Koger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,124th most common surname as opposed to 21,439th in 2010, a decrease of 1.49%. However, the frequency of the surname increased from 1,158 people in 2000 to 1,219 people in 2010, an increase of about 5.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010, a decline of 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,124 | #21,439 | -1.49% |
| Count | 1,158 | 1,219 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents a mixed picture. The number of individuals with the Coger surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and White decreased by 5.00% and 6.60% respectively between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant drop of 43.35% among those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there were some increases as well. There was a notable rise of 95.38% among people who identify as Hispanic. The count of persons identifying as Black increased by 6.90%, while the count for those identifying with two or more races rose by 21.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.04% | 52.34% | -6.6% |
| Black | 37.22% | 39.79% | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 3.77% | 21.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.54% | 95.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 0.98% | -43.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.57% | -5% |