Explore the Family Name Coggan
The meaning of Coggan
1. English: variant of Cogan. 2. Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Kogan, from the Russian pronunciation of Cohen. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brigid, Conal, Seamus. Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Coggan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coggan decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 77,742, but dropped to 82,908 by 2010, marking a 6.65% decline. The number of individuals with this last name also saw a slight decrease from 229 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, representing a 0.87% drop. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #82,908 | -6.65% |
| Count | 229 | 227 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coggan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Coggan primarily aligns with White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (98.69% and 97.80%, respectively) of those carrying the Coggan surname identified as White, though there was a minor decrease of 0.90% over the decade. No significant representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.8% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |