Explore the Family Name Cougill
The meaning of Cougill
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Cowgill.
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How common is the last name Cougill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cougill has dipped slightly over a decade. In the year 2000, Cougill held the rank of 69,636 out of all surnames in the U.S., with 263 bearers of the name. By 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 75,317, with only 256 bearers left, representing a decrease of 2.66% in its count and an 8.16% drop in its rank. The proportion of individuals named Cougill per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #75,317 | -8.16% |
| Count | 263 | 256 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cougill
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cougill, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with a slight increase seen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.44% of those with the Cougill surname identified as White, and this percentage rose to 96.09% by 2010. In 2000, there was a small fraction (2.28%) who identified with two or more races, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to zero. There were no recorded instances of Cougills identifying as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 96.09% | 0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |