Explore the Family Name Coach
The meaning of Coach
1. Altered form of Welsh Couch. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of French Canadian or French Coache.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Coach" has steadily been on the rise. The count of individuals with this last name increased by 16.16% from 755 in 2000 to 877 in 2010. Correspondingly, its rank improved from 29481 in 2000 to 27481 in 2010, showing a growth of approximately 6.78%. The proportion of people named Coach per 100k also saw an increase of 7.14%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #27,481 | 6.78% |
| Count | 755 | 877 | 16.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Coach" also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. For instance, there has been a significant increase of 303.80% in the Hispanic representation among those carrying the surname. In contrast, representation within the Black community decreased by 6.18%, although it still constituted the largest group at 49.83% in 2010. The White community saw a slight increase, going from 43.58% in 2000 to 43.90% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also rose slightly, from 1.85% to 1.94%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.11% | 49.83% | -6.18% |
| White | 43.58% | 43.9% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 3.19% | 303.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.94% | 4.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |