Explore the Family Name Coots
The meaning of Coots
1. English: variant of Coote, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Americanized form of German Kutz.
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How common is the last name Coots in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Coots surname has seen a modest fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname slipped slightly from 8,594 in 2000 to 8,994 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.65%. However, the total count of individuals with the Coots surname increased by 3.15% over the same time period, from 3,525 to 3,636. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people with the Coots surname per 100,000 population decreased by 6.11%, from 1.31 to 1.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,594 | #8,994 | -4.65% |
| Count | 3,525 | 3,636 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.31 | 1.23 | -6.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coots
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Coots surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority identify as White, although the percentage saw a slight decrease from 95.60% in 2000 to 94.80% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnic group experienced the most significant growth, increasing by 45.37% over the decade. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, by 39.29% and 22.97% respectively. There was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, up 8.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.8% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.57% | 45.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.54% | 8.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.91% | 22.97% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0.8% | -9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.39% | 39.29% |