Explore the Family Name Cottam
The meaning of Cottam
English (Midlands and northern England): variant of Cotton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cottam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cottam has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname rose from 23,087 to 22,791, marking an improvement of approximately 1.28%. Furthermore, the count of individuals carrying this surname grew by 8.81%, from 1,033 in 2000 to 1,124 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.38 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,087 | #22,791 | 1.28% |
| Count | 1,033 | 1,124 | 8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cottam
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Cottam surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.48% to 95.28% over ten years. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased by 66.67%, although they represent a small portion of the total. There was also a new presence of Hispanic identity reported at 1.60% in 2010, which was not present in 2000. The category of two or more races saw a minor decrease from 1.45% to 1.33%. No change was observed in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 95.28% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.33% | -8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.8% | 66.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |