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

Cozy, 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 Cozy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cozy in America

Cozy is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cozy surname appeared 116 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 Cozy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cozy 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 Cozy

The surname "COZY" is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cosy," which means "snug" or "comfortable." This term likely originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who lived in a warm and cozy dwelling or perhaps worked in a profession that involved creating cozy living spaces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "COZY" can be found in the Hertfordshire Pipe Rolls of 1285, where a person named William Cozy is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1327, which lists a John Cozy.

In the late 16th century, the surname appears in various parish records across different regions of England, including entries for a Thomas Cozy (christened in 1586 in Worcestershire) and a William Cozy (christened in 1598 in Shropshire).

A notable historical figure with the surname "COZY" was Sir John Cozy (1615-1681), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Clitheroe during the reign of Charles II. Another prominent individual was Captain William Cozy (1670-1742), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Spanish Succession and later became a successful merchant.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname "COZY" also appeared in various spellings, such as "Cozie," "Cozey," and "Cozzie," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time.

Other individuals of note include:

1. Richard Cozy (1745-1823), an English clergyman and author known for his work on religious education.
2. Mary Cozy (1790-1865), a British philanthropist and advocate for women's education.
3. James Cozy (1820-1892), a Scottish civil engineer and surveyor who worked on several infrastructure projects in India.
4. Elizabeth Cozy (1842-1919), an American writer and poet who published several collections of verse.
5. William Cozy (1872-1944), a British architect and designer known for his work on several notable buildings in London.

While the surname "COZY" is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a long and fascinating history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have borne this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cozy

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

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

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