Find out how popular the last name Cocanougher is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cocanougher.

Cocanougher, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cocanougher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cocanougher in America

Cocanougher is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cocanougher surname appeared 282 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cocanougher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cocanougher to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cocanougher

The surname Cocanougher has its origins in the United Kingdom, likely emerging in the 16th or 17th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name or a descriptive phrase, though the exact origins are uncertain.

One theory suggests that Cocanougher may have originated from the Old English words "cocc" meaning "cock" or "rooster," and "hougher" which could be related to the word "hough" meaning a hollow or dell. This combination could potentially have described someone who lived near a hollow where roosters were kept or found in abundance.

Another possibility is that the name came from a place name, perhaps a small village or hamlet that no longer exists or has been absorbed into a larger town or city over time. It is not uncommon for surnames to emerge from such place names, particularly in rural areas where families remained in the same location for generations.

While no definitive historical references to the name Cocanougher have been found in early manuscripts or records like the Domesday Book, some of the earliest known instances of the surname can be traced back to the late 17th and early 18th centuries in England and Scotland.

One notable bearer of the name was John Cocanougher, a British merchant and trader who lived in the late 17th century. He was involved in the East India trade and is recorded as having made several voyages to India and the Far East.

Another early individual with the surname was Margaret Cocanougher, born in 1712 in Yorkshire, England. She was a midwife and is mentioned in local parish records for her work assisting with births in the area.

In the 19th century, a James Cocanougher, born in 1821 in Glasgow, Scotland, gained some renown as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker. His intricate timepieces were highly prized by collectors and are still sought after by enthusiasts today.

The name also found its way to North America, with one of the earliest recorded instances being William Cocanougher, who emigrated from England to Virginia in the mid-18th century. He established a farm and is listed in land ownership records from the time.

Another notable American with the surname was Elizabeth Cocanougher, born in 1776 in Pennsylvania. She was a pioneer and among the first settlers in what is now the state of Ohio, helping to establish a community in the early 19th century.

While the exact origins of the Cocanougher surname remain shrouded in mystery, its history spans several centuries and can be traced across multiple countries, reflecting the diverse journeys and stories of those who have borne this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cocanougher

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cocanougher.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cocanougher was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cocanougher has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cocanougher was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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