Explore the Family Name Cottey
The meaning of Cottey
English: habitational name from Cuthays in Axminster (Devon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cottey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Cottey' has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it slid from position 90,652 in 2000 to 112,568 in 2010, reflecting a drop of approximately 24.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, going from 189 to 156, which is a reduction of about 17.46%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 28.57%, from 0.07 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #112,568 | -24.18% |
| Count | 189 | 156 | -17.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cottey
The ethnicity data, also sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that the Cottey surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with the Cottey surname identified as White, showing a slight increase of 0.51% in 2010. No significant presence was recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.79% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |