Explore the Family Name Cookston
The meaning of Cookston
Scottish: habitational name from any of several places called Cookston, in Fife, Grampian, and Tayside. The surname is now rare or extinct in Scotland.
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How common is the last name Cookston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cookston has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 44,027 in 2000 to 44,872 in 2010, indicating a 1.92% drop. However, the count or total number of people with the Cookston surname actually increased by approximately 3.69%, going from 461 in 2000 to 478 in 2010. Yet this increment was not enough to keep its proportion per 100k stable. It decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #44,872 | -1.92% |
| Count | 461 | 478 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cookston
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Cookston surname. In the year 2000, 96.96% identified as White, which slightly reduced to 95.61% by 2010. There were minimal changes in other ethnicities over this ten-year period. The Hispanic identification saw an increase of 74.07% though it only moved from 1.08% to 1.88%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.08% to 1.67%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.61% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.88% | 74.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.67% | 54.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |