Explore the Family Name Cotler
The meaning of Cotler
1. Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Kotler and Polish Kotlarz. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kotler or Kottler.
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How common is the last name Cotler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cotler slightly decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,450 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it fell to a rank of 75,317, reflecting an overall change of -18.7%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 294 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, a drop of nearly 13%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Cotler surname per 100,000 population reduced from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #75,317 | -18.7% |
| Count | 294 | 256 | -12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotler
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Cotler surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. As reported, the proportion of those identifying as White increased slightly from 93.54% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. During the same period, the portion of individuals with the Cotler surname identifying as Hispanic dropped by 34.24%, from 4.76% to 3.13%. There were no recorded instances of the surname linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 94.92% | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 3.13% | -34.24% |
| 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% |