2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cockream
A fanciful surname likely derived from combining the words "cock" and "cream."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Cockream. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cockream surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Cockream in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cockream, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cockream
The surname "COCKREAM" has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Cocram." It is believed that the name is derived from the Old English words "cocc," meaning a small hill or mound, and "ram," which referred to a ram or male sheep.
This surname likely originated in the county of Devon, where there were several villages and hamlets named "Cockram" or similar variations. These place names likely referred to the geographical features of the area, such as small hills or mounds where rams grazed. Over time, the surname "COCKREAM" evolved from these place names, with individuals adopting the name to identify their place of origin or residence.
In the 13th century, records show a William de Cockram who was a landowner in the village of Cockram in Devon. Another notable figure was John Cockream, who was born in 1487 and served as a member of the local militia during the Tudor period. During the 16th century, the name appeared in various parish records across Devon and neighboring counties, indicating its widespread use.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in its modern spelling, "COCKREAM," can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Exeter, Devon, where a baptism of a child named Thomas COCKREAM was recorded in 1612. In the 17th century, a merchant named Richard COCKREAM (1629-1698) was a prominent figure in the city of Bristol, known for his trade with the American colonies.
Another notable individual was Captain William COCKREAM (1715-1789), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He gained recognition for his role in the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759, where he commanded a ship in the British fleet.
During the 19th century, the surname "COCKREAM" spread across various parts of the United Kingdom, with families bearing this name found in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Sir Charles COCKREAM (1832-1901), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Manchester.
Throughout its history, the surname "COCKREAM" has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, with many individuals tracing their ancestry back to the villages and towns of Devon where the name first emerged centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cockream
Among Census respondents with the surname Cockream, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Cockream bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cockream surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.8% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 10
- Two or more races5.5% · 6
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cockream
Cockream appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,226 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,226 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cockream surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #149,446 | -2.9% |
| Count | 114 | 110 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cockream bearers went from 114 to 110 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,226 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #149,446.
FAQ
Cockream surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cockream?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Cockream. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Cockream?
Cockream ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Cockream. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cockream.
Has Cockream become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cockream went from 114 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Cockream?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cockream, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cockream in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cockream appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.8%), Hispanic (9.1%), Two or More Races (5.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cockream (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cockream mean?
A fanciful surname likely derived from combining the words "cock" and "cream." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cockream (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Cockream?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Cockream on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.