Explore the Family Name Coussens
The meaning of Coussens
1. Flemish: genitivized altered form of French Cousin. 2. French: possibly an altered form of Coussin: metonymic occupational name for a cushion maker, from Old French coissin ‘cushion’. Alternatively, an altered form of Cousin. 3. English (Sussex): variant of Cousins. Some characteristic forenames: French Remi, Prudent, Remy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coussens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Coussens" has seen slight growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,695th most common surname, but by 2010 it moved up to 73,005th place, representing a shift of 3.55%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 237 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a rise of 12.24%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #73,005 | 3.55% |
| Count | 237 | 266 | 12.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coussens
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Coussens" predominantly identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as White made up 98.73% of the population in 2000, which decreased slightly to 95.86% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 95.86% | -2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |