Explore the Family Name Cossin
The meaning of Cossin
1. French: derivative of Cosse 3 ‘pod’. 2. Americanized form of German Kossin, unexplained.
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How common is the last name Cossin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cossin has seen a decline over the years from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 42,983rd most common surname in the United States and had a count of 474 people bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 50,196 and the number of individuals with this surname decreased to 417. This corresponds to a rank change of -16.78% and a proportion reduction of -12.03 per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #50,196 | -16.78% |
| Count | 474 | 417 | -12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cossin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cossin, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, approximately 94.51% of individuals with the surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 94.00% by 2010. A smaller percentage identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or non-existent. There was a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 3.16% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 2.88% | -8.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.92% | 13.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |