2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cossick
A surname derived from the name of a village or place called Cossick.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Cossick. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cossick 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Cossick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cossick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cossick
The surname COSSICK is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, derived from the Old English word "cosse," meaning a nook or corner, combined with the suffix "-ick," which denotes a small dwelling or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COSSICK can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cosic" in reference to a landowner in the village of Cowick, near East Yorkshire. This village name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "co" (cow) and "wic" (dwelling or farm), suggesting a connection to a settlement where cattle were kept.
During the Middle Ages, the COSSICK name was primarily concentrated in the Yorkshire region, with various spellings such as "Cossick," "Cossyke," and "Cosick" appearing in local records and parish registers. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Cossick, a merchant from York who was documented in the city's trade records in the late 14th century.
As the centuries progressed, the COSSICK family spread across other parts of England, with some members settling in Lancashire and Lincolnshire. In the 16th century, a branch of the family established itself in the village of Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, where the name was sometimes recorded as "Cosgrave."
One of the earliest known individuals with the COSSICK surname was Thomas Cossick, born in 1587 in Cowick, Yorkshire. He was a landowner and farmer who played a role in the local parish affairs. Another notable figure was William Cossick (1622-1693), a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who was involved in civic governance and trade.
In the 18th century, John Cossick (1725-1798) was a prominent clergyman and scholar from Yorkshire, known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy. His contemporary, Mary Cossick (1738-1815), was a philanthropist and advocate for social reforms, particularly in the areas of education and poverty alleviation.
As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many COSSICK families migrated from rural areas to urban centers, seeking employment in factories and mills. One notable figure from this era was James Cossick (1845-1921), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Leeds, who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire.
Throughout its history, the COSSICK surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire, where it originated. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient settlements and farming communities of northern England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cossick
Among Census respondents with the surname Cossick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cossick 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 Cossick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cossick
Cossick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,322 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,813 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,322 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 3,813 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 Cossick 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 | #144,141 | #147,954 | -2.6% |
| Count | 115 | 112 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cossick bearers went from 115 to 112 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 3,813 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #147,954.
FAQ
Cossick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cossick?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Cossick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Cossick?
Cossick ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Cossick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Cossick.
Has Cossick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cossick went from 115 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Cossick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cossick, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Cossick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cossick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Cossick (2000, 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 Cossick mean?
A surname derived from the name of a village or place called Cossick. 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 Cossick (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 many people have the last name Cossick?
Find out how many people are called Cossick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.