Explore the Family Name Cooter
The meaning of Cooter
English (Sussex): probably a variant of Coulter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cooter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cooter' has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,328th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 32,834th position — reflecting a 9.62% change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 582 to 699 during this decade, which indicates a remarkable 20.1% surge. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cooter per 100,000 individuals moderately increased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #32,834 | 9.62% |
| Count | 582 | 699 | 20.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cooter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cooter' also changed between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest identified ethnicity remained White, although it slightly decreased from 94.16% to 91.56%. However, there were notable increases in the Hispanic and Black ethnicities associated with this surname. The proportion of people identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.20% to 2.43%, while those identifying as Black nearly doubled from 1.72% to 3.29%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 1.72% to 1.29%, and those identifying as two or more races modestly increased from 1.20% to 1.43%. No changes were observed amongst those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 91.56% | -2.76% |
| Black | 1.72% | 3.29% | 91.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.43% | 102.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.43% | 19.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 1.29% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |