Explore the Family Name Cossar
The meaning of Cossar
Scottish: occupational name from Older Scots cossar, Middle English cosser ‘dealer, especially a horse-dealer’. Compare English Cosier.
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How common is the last name Cossar in the United States?
Based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Cossar" has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 100,663 to 104,156. This represents a change of -3.47%. However, there's been a slight increase in the actual count of individuals with the surname, rising from 166 in 2000 to 172 in 2010, a growth of 3.61%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #104,156 | -3.47% |
| Count | 166 | 172 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cossar
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Cossar identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.59% of individuals with this last name identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage had risen to 100%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Cossar identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races under the Cossar surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 100% | 2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |