Explore the Family Name Cotherman
The meaning of Cotherman
Americanized form of German Kothermann or Köthermann, a habitational name for someone from a place called Köthen (earlier Kothen).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cotherman in the United States?
The surname Cotherman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,297 but fell to 74,375 in 2010, marking a 17.5% decline in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 295 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, indicating an 11.86% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 carrying the Cotherman name fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #74,375 | -17.5% |
| Count | 295 | 260 | -11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotherman
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of those with the Cotherman surname identify as White. This group accounted for 97.97% in 2000 and 97.31% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.67%. The second most common ethnic identity, albeit significantly smaller, is Hispanic, representing 2.03% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 1.92% in 2010. No individuals with the Cotherman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.31% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 1.92% | -5.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |