Explore the Family Name Whitecotton
The meaning of Whitecotton
Apparently a compound of White + Cotton, but the history is obscure.
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How common is the last name Whitecotton in the United States?
The surname Whitecotton saw a slight change in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 19,865 and increased to rank 20,996 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.69%. However, the count of individuals with the surname remained almost constant, with a minor increase from 1,252 in 2000 to 1,253 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 0.08%. The proportion per 100k people showed a decline from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010, a decrease of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,865 | #20,996 | -5.69% |
| Count | 1,252 | 1,253 | 0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitecotton
Changes were also observed in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whitecotton, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.09% in 2000 to 90.90% in 2010. The Hispanic group also saw a decline from 1.76% to 1.52%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly, from 2% to 3.43%, an increase by 71.50%. A new appearance in the 2010 census data was seen among those who identify as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander, at 0.88% and 0.40% respectively, not previously recorded in the 2000 census. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a decrease from 3.43% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 90.9% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 3.43% | 71.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.43% | 2.87% | -16.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.52% | -13.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |