Explore the Family Name Coye
The meaning of Coye
English: variant of Coy. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coye in the United States?
The surname Coye, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname decreased by 9.19%, moving from the 37,938th position in 2000 to the 41,426th position in 2010. In terms of count, the number of people with the Coye surname dropped by 4.55% from 550 to 525 within the same period. This indicates a decrease in proportion per 100,000 residents from 0.2 to 0.18 during the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #41,426 | -9.19% |
| Count | 550 | 525 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coye
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Coye, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, several shifts can be seen between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White made up the majority with 69.27% in 2000 and 67.62% in 2010, despite experiencing a slight decrease of 2.38%. Those identifying as Black remained stable at around 19%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 20.23%, going from 6.18% in 2000 to 7.43% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races reduced slightly from 4.36% to 3.81%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.27% | 67.62% | -2.38% |
| Black | 19.09% | 19.05% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 6.18% | 7.43% | 20.23% |
| Two or More Races | 4.36% | 3.81% | -12.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |