Explore the Family Name Cotrell
The meaning of Cotrell
English: variant of Cottrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cotrell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cotrell saw a decrease in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 49,965th most popular surname, but it dropped to the 56,444th position in the following decade, a decline of approximately 13%. The number of individuals bearing the Cotrell surname also fell by 8.12%, from 394 to 362 people. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #56,444 | -12.97% |
| Count | 394 | 362 | -8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotrell
The ethnic identity associated with the Cotrell surname changed slightly over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the vast majority of those with this surname, although their proportion fell slightly, from 90.61% in 2000 to 89.78% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Cotrell population more than doubled, increasing from 2.79% to 5.8%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped significantly, from 4.31% to 2.49%. Lastly, the proportion of individuals of two or more races bearing this name declined by just over 22%, while there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.61% | 89.78% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 5.8% | 107.89% |
| Black | 4.31% | 2.49% | -42.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.38% | -22.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |