Explore the Family Name Cogley
The meaning of Cogley
Irish (Wexford): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Coigligh (see Quigley). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conan, Delma, Liam.
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How common is the last name Cogley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cogley has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,273rd and by 2010 it fell to 25,272nd - a decline of about 8.59%. The total count of people with the Cogley surname also dipped slightly over this decade, going from 1,022 in 2000 to 980 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 4.11%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cogley per 100,000 decreased by 13.16% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,273 | #25,272 | -8.59% |
| Count | 1,022 | 980 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.33 | -13.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cogley
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Cogley surname identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 92.96% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.35% up to 4.18%. A small number claimed multiple ethnic identities, increasing from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. There were no reported Cogleys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.51% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander while the other percentages remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 92.96% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 4.18% | 77.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.73% | 154.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |