Explore the Family Name Cokeley
The meaning of Cokeley
English and Irish: variant of Coakley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cokeley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cokeley saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cokeley was ranked as the 44,350th most common surname in the United States, with a total of 457 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, despite an increase in the count to 473, the rank declined slightly to 45,253rd, with the proportion per 100k also reducing by 5.88% to 0.16. This suggests that while there were slightly more people named Cokeley in 2010 compared to 2000, the surname became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #45,253 | -2.04% |
| Count | 457 | 473 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cokeley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Cokeley identify as White, with this group increasing from 86.65% to 88.37% between 2000 and 2010. The second largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is Black, although their representation decreased slightly from 9.63% to 9.09%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races increased slightly, rising from 1.09% to 1.27%. Notably, the Hispanic representation dropped drastically from 1.75% to 0% within the same decade. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.65% | 88.37% | 1.98% |
| Black | 9.63% | 9.09% | -5.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.27% | 16.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |