Explore the Family Name Cowdery
The meaning of Cowdery
English (of Norman origin): variant of Cowdrey.
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How common is the last name Cowdery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cowdery has decreased over the decade span from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cowdery was ranked 37,200 in popularity and declined to a rank of 42,511 by 2010, which is a decrease of 14.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 564 in 2000 to 510 in 2010, recording a drop of 9.57%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of 19.05%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #42,511 | -14.28% |
| Count | 564 | 510 | -9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowdery
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Cowdery surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 89.01% in 2000 to 88.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 26.61%, rising from 2.48% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black showed a slight decrease of 2.09%, going from 6.21% to 6.08% over the same period. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely, while the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with 1.18%. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.01% | 88.82% | -0.21% |
| Black | 6.21% | 6.08% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.14% | 26.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |