Explore the Family Name Cossairt
The meaning of Cossairt
Altered form of French Cossart.
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How common is the last name Cossairt in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cossairt has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 48,776 and fell to 55,841 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.48%. The count of people with the Cossairt surname also dropped from 406 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, a decrease of 9.61%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Cossairt surname per 100,000 people declined by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #55,841 | -14.48% |
| Count | 406 | 367 | -9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cossairt
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Cossairt surname is most commonly associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.03% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.55% in 2010. A small increase was observed in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Cossairt surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.55% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.36% | 10.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |