Explore the Family Name Cottongim
The meaning of Cottongim
English: variant of Cottingham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cottongim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cottongim saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,657; however, by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 42,858, marking a decrease of 2.88%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Cottongim increased from 492 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.64%. Yet, when we look at the proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of 5.56% from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #42,858 | -2.88% |
| Count | 492 | 505 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cottongim
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cottongim. In 2000, approximately 97.15% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.43% by 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. The data shows that some individuals identified themselves as of two or more races in 2010, representing 1.78%, while none did so in 2000. Also, there was a complete drop from 1.22% in 2000 to 0% in 2010 in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 97.43% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 0% | -100% |