Explore the Family Name Cotney
The meaning of Cotney
English (northern): variant of Catney, evidently from a lost placename, most probably in the East Yorkshire, and perhaps in the region of the near neighbours Catwick and Catfoss. Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of Irish Courtney.
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How common is the last name Cotney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cotney has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,187 but by 2010 it fell to the 41,100th position, marking a decrease of roughly 16.8%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 606 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 12.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a similar trend, declining from 0.22 to 0.18 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #41,100 | -16.8% |
| Count | 606 | 530 | -12.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotney
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Cotney surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.20% in 2000 to 92.83% in 2010. Over the same decade, a small percentage began identifying as Hispanic (2.26%) and as belonging to two or more races (1.89%). On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased by about 26.41%, from 2.31% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. No Cotneys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 92.83% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 2.31% | 1.7% | -26.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |