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

Cozzie, 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 Cozzie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cozzie in America

Cozzie is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cozzie surname appeared 192 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 Cozzie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cozzie 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 Cozzie

The surname Cozzie has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name Cozzie is thought to be derived from the Old English word "coze," which means "to banter" or "to gossip." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their talkative or conversational nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cozzie can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1275, where a person named Robert Cozze is mentioned. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use by the late 13th century, although the spelling may have varied slightly.

In the 15th century, the name Cozzie appeared in the Calender of Plea and Memoranda Rolls of the City of York, where a certain John Cozzy was mentioned in 1423. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

Interestingly, the name Cozzie also has connections to place names. There is a village called Cossington in Leicestershire, which was recorded as Cozingetona in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is possible that the surname Cozzie may have derived from this place name or a similar one, although the exact connection is uncertain.

One notable individual with the surname Cozzie was Sir John Cozzie, a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the town of Colchester in the late 16th century. He was born around 1545 and played a significant role in local politics during his lifetime.

Another person of historical significance with the surname Cozzie was Elizabeth Cozzie, a writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1620, she authored a collection of poems titled "The Garden of Delights," which was published in 1658.

In the 18th century, a man named William Cozzie gained recognition as a skilled architect. He was born in 1712 and was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including St. Martin's Church and the Guildhall Library.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Cozzie was James Cozzie, a renowned explorer and naturalist. Born in 1825, he embarked on several expeditions to Africa and the Arctic regions, documenting his discoveries and contributing to the field of natural history.

Lastly, in the 20th century, a notable individual with the surname Cozzie was Margaret Cozzie, a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics. Born in 1910, she conducted groundbreaking research on genetic mutations and published numerous papers on the subject.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cozzie

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

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

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