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

Cogdill, 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 Cogdill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cogdill in America

Cogdill is the 13236th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cogdill surname appeared 2,307 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cogdill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cogdill 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 Cogdill

The surname Cogdill has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cocc" and "dill," which translate to "hill" and "valley" respectively. This suggests that the name was initially a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a distinct hill or valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Parish Records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a Thomas Cogdill was christened in 1587. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1672, which documented households and their occupants for taxation purposes.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name was predominantly concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is likely that the name originated in this region, possibly in a small village or hamlet that has since been abandoned or absorbed into a larger town.

A notable individual bearing the name Cogdill was Sir John Cogdill (1660-1732), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Beverley in the early 18th century. He was involved in various political and legal disputes during his lifetime, leaving behind a substantial legacy.

Another individual of note was William Cogdill (1744-1819), a prominent merchant and shipowner from Hull, Yorkshire. He played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and left a lasting impact on the local economy.

In the 19th century, the name began to spread beyond its northern English roots, with Cogdill families migrating to other parts of the country and even overseas. One such individual was James Cogdill (1818-1892), a successful businessman who emigrated from Yorkshire to New Zealand in the 1850s, where he established himself as a prominent figure in the local community.

While the name Cogdill is not among the most common surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with various individuals leaving their mark in fields such as politics, business, and local communities. The name's origins can be traced back to the hills and valleys of northern England, where it first emerged as a locational surname centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cogdill

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

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

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