Explore the Family Name Cotey
The meaning of Cotey
Altered form of French Côté (see Cote 2). History: The Coteys are descendants of Jean Côté/Costé from France (see Cote).
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How common is the last name Cotey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cotey saw a decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,360th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 74,375th position, marking an 8.8% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 269 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, which is a 3.35% drop. Consequently, the proportion of Coteys per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #74,375 | -8.8% |
| Count | 269 | 260 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Cotey. In 2000, the vast majority (95.54%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slipped slightly to 92.31%, indicating a mild shift in the diversity of the group. More specifically, by 2010, 1.92% of those with the Cotey surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 3.08% reported being of Hispanic ethnicity. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. There were no individuals reporting two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 92.31% | -3.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |