Explore the Family Name Cotham
The meaning of Cotham
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Cotton.
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How common is the last name Cotham in the United States?
The surname Cotham, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 26,016th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 28,856th, indicating a change of -10.92%. The number of individuals bearing the Cotham surname also declined during this period, with a count of 886 people in 2000 and only 824 in 2010, marking a 7% drop. Consequently, the proportion of Cothams per 100k of the population fell by 15.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #28,856 | -10.92% |
| Count | 886 | 824 | -7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotham
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Cotham identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 91.53% in 2000 to 89.20% in 2010. There were increases in persons identifying as Two or More Races, which rose from 1.58% to 2.43%, and Hispanic, which climbed from 1.81% to 2.67%. Despite these changes, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0%, while the percentage of Black individuals slightly decreased from 4.51% to 4.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.53% | 89.2% | -2.55% |
| Black | 4.51% | 4.49% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.67% | 47.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.43% | 53.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |