Explore the Family Name Cowper
The meaning of Cowper
English Scottish: variant of Couper or Cooper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cowper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cowper showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cowper was ranked as the 36,630th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 35,671st. The count of individuals with the Cowper surname also grew from 576 in 2000 to 630 in 2010, representing an increase of 9.38%. However, when you look at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change, remaining steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #35,671 | 2.62% |
| Count | 576 | 630 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowper
The Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cowper. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 (85.59%) and 2010 (82.06%), the percentage did decrease slightly over that decade. There were increases in the percentage of Cowpers identifying as Black (from 9.72% to 11.27%), as having two or more races (from 2.95% to 3.49%), and as Hispanic (from 1.39% to 1.75%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.59% | 82.06% | -4.12% |
| Black | 9.72% | 11.27% | 15.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 3.49% | 18.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.75% | 25.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |