Explore the Family Name Cotts
The meaning of Cotts
1. English: variant of Cott, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Americanized form of German Kaatz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cotts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cotts has seen a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,385 in terms of popularity, which fell to 65,066 in 2010, marking a change of -1.06%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the surname increased from 289 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 5.54%. However, when considered in proportion to a population of 100k, there was a slight dip of -9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #65,066 | -1.06% |
| Count | 289 | 305 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotts
The ethnicity distribution of people with the surname Cotts changed slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority were white (77.51%), followed by Hispanics (16.96%). By 2010, while a majority still identified as white, the percentage dropped to 74.43%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation rose to 23.93%, marking a significant increase of 41.10%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell from 2.08% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.51% | 74.43% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 16.96% | 23.93% | 41.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 2.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |