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

Cocolan, 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 Cocolan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cocolan in America

Cocolan is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cocolan surname appeared 140 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 Cocolan.

The history of the last name Cocolan

The surname COCOLAN is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the medieval period. This name is derived from the Catalan word "cocolon," which translates to "small pumpkin" or "small squash." It is thought to have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who may have had a round, pumpkin-like appearance or who worked with these gourds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon. In this document, a certain Guillem COCOLAN is mentioned as a recipient of a property in the city of Valencia.

The COCOLAN surname can also be traced back to the town of Cocolan, located in the province of Lleida, Catalonia. This place name, which shares the same root as the surname, may have contributed to the adoption of the COCOLAN name by families residing in or near this area.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Jaume COCOLAN, a merchant and landowner from the city of Barcelona. Historical records indicate that he was involved in various trade transactions and owned several properties throughout Catalonia.

Another individual of note was Pere COCOLAN, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. Born in Girona in 1512, Pere COCOLAN was known for his writings on religious topics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of that era.

During the 17th century, Joan COCOLAN, a prominent military officer from the town of Tortosa, played a significant role in the Catalan Revolt against the Spanish Crown. His bravery and leadership during this conflict were well-documented in historical accounts of the time.

As the COCOLAN surname spread beyond its Catalan origins, it can be found in various regions of Spain and other parts of the world, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Cocolán or Cocolani. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remain rooted in its Catalan origins and its connection to the humble pumpkin or squash.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cocolan

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

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 Cocolan 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.

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 Cocolan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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