Explore the Family Name Cotterill
The meaning of Cotterill
English (Staffordshire): variant of Cottrell.
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How common is the last name Cotterill in the United States?
The surname Cotterill has seen a rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cotterill ranked 47,735th in popularity and increased to 44,957th by 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.82 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 417 to 477 during the same period, indicating a 14.39 percent increase. The proportion of people named Cotterill per 100,000 also experienced growth, moving from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #44,957 | 5.82% |
| Count | 417 | 477 | 14.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotterill
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Cotterill identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.36 percent of those with the Cotterill surname identified as White, slightly dipping to 97.27 percent by 2010. While no change was recorded among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic identification. In 2010, 1.68 percent of individuals with the Cotterill surname identified as Hispanic, a category that showed no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 97.27% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| 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% |