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

Cousens, 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 Cousens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cousens in America

Cousens is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cousens surname appeared 337 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 Cousens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cousens 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 Cousens

The surname Cousens is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the old English words "cus" meaning cow and "ene" meaning meadow or pasture, referring to someone who lived near or worked on a cow pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk from 1273, where it appears as "Custins". Over time, the name evolved through various spellings such as Cussens, Cussins, and eventually Cousens.

In the 14th century, the Cousens surname appeared in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, suggesting the name's presence in that region during that time. The Poll Tax Rolls were a record of taxes levied on individuals over the age of 14, providing a valuable resource for tracing historical names and their geographic distribution.

The Cousens name also has ties to the parish of Cousens in Cornwall, England. This place name is believed to be derived from the Cornish words "cus" meaning wood and "ens" meaning ridge, indicating a wooded ridge or hill. It is possible that some individuals with the Cousens surname may have originated from this area.

Notable individuals throughout history with the Cousens surname include:

1. William Cousens (1661-1725), an English writer and translator who published works on classical literature.
2. John Cousens (1804-1880), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Robert Cousens (1853-1935), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Automobile Club and the Church of Christ the King in Bloomsbury.
4. Emmet Cousens (1903-1987), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively on health and wellness topics.
5. Richard Cousens (born 1959), a British actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Heartbeat" and "Doctors".

While the Cousens surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of England, with connections to both rural and urban areas of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cousens

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

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

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