Explore the Family Name Cosey
The meaning of Cosey
Irish: altered form of Coursey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cosey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cosey has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,122nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 16,958th place, reflecting a change of 0.96%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, going from 1,529 individuals in 2000 to 1,676 in 2010. This represents a growth of 9.61%, while its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,122 | #16,958 | 0.96% |
| Count | 1,529 | 1,676 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cosey
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes for people with the surname Cosey over the decade. In 2000, 76.39% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, but by 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 74.16%. During the same period, there was a significant rise in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.50% to 2.86%. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a minimal decrease from 20.54% to 20.29%, while the Hispanic population grew from 1.24% to 2.15%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.39% | 74.16% | -2.92% |
| White | 20.54% | 20.29% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.86% | 90.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.15% | 73.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |