Explore the Family Name Cothren
The meaning of Cothren
1. Probably Scottish: variant of Cochran. 2. Perhaps also a variant of English Cawthorne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cothren in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cothren ranked 16,754th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly in rank to 16,864th by 2010. This represents a minimal change of -0.66. Despite the slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Cothren surname increased from 1,570 to 1,691 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.71%. The proportion per 100k of people with this surname also experienced a small decrease of -1.72 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,754 | #16,864 | -0.66% |
| Count | 1,570 | 1,691 | 7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cothren
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Cothren surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, with proportions of 95.73% and 94.50% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This represents a slight decrease of 1.28%. The census also shows increases in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010, and Black, from 1.21% to 1.71%. There's also a notable increase in the number identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0 in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. However, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.91% to 1.48%, and Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw no change, remaining at 0.30% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.5% | -1.28% |
| Black | 1.21% | 1.71% | 41.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.48% | -22.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.36% | 112.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |