Explore the Family Name Cottom
The meaning of Cottom
English (Lancashire): variant of Cotton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cottom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cottom' slipped slightly over a decade. The surname ranked 26,078th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 27,818th by 2010, a decrease of approximately 6.67%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 883 in 2000 to 863 in 2010, marking a 2.27% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Cottom per 100k people also fell by 12.12% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #27,818 | -6.67% |
| Count | 883 | 863 | -2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cottom
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Cottom' identify as White, although this percentage has slightly declined from 71.46% in 2000 to 68.25% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Black or Hispanic have increased, with the former rising by 10.71% to reach 22.94%, and the latter growing by 20.26% to account for 4.63%. The percentage of people with mixed ethnic identity also showed a minor increase, moving from 3.51% to 3.59%. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.46% | 68.25% | -4.49% |
| Black | 20.72% | 22.94% | 10.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 4.63% | 20.26% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 3.59% | 2.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |