Explore the Family Name Cohron
The meaning of Cohron
Scottish: variant of Cochran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cohron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cohron experienced a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Cohron surname ranked 45,078 in popularity with 448 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to approximately 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 47,878, and the count decreased by about 1.34% to 442 bearers, or roughly 0.15 per 100,000 people. This change indicates a decline in the usage of the Cohron surname over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #47,878 | -6.21% |
| Count | 448 | 442 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cohron
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Cohron identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease in this group from 97.54% to 95.02%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 61.61%, rising from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, by 2010, some individuals (2.49%) began identifying as belonging to two or more races. Data for certain demographics was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 95.02% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.81% | 61.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |