Explore the Family Name Coughanour
The meaning of Coughanour
Variant of Coughenour, a surname of Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Coughanour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coughanour has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 113,519, but it climbed to rank 112,568 by 2010, marking an upward shift of 0.84. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 143 to 156, an increase of approximately 9.09%. However, its proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #112,568 | 0.84% |
| Count | 143 | 156 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coughanour
Regarding ethnic identity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Coughanour identified as White—about 95.80% in 2000 and 92.95% in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of 2.97% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, growing to 5.13% in 2010. No individuals reported having two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 92.95% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.13% | 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% |