Explore the Family Name Cokely
The meaning of Cokely
English (Yorkshire) and Irish: variant of Coakley. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conroy, Fergal.
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How common is the last name Cokely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cokely saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cokely ranked 56,526 in terms of popularity of surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 60,636, representing a decline of 7.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 338 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.78%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cokely per 100k population fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,636 | -7.27% |
| Count | 338 | 332 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cokely
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Cokely, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Individuals identifying as white and having the surname Cokely increased from 65.98% in 2000 to 68.98% in 2010, a change of 4.55%. Those identifying as black declined from 31.07% to 28.01% during the same period, a drop of 9.85%. Finally, the percentage of people with the Cokely surname identifying as two or more races decreased by 12.56%, from 2.07% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.98% | 68.98% | 4.55% |
| Black | 31.07% | 28.01% | -9.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 1.81% | -12.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |