Explore the Family Name Coale
The meaning of Coale
English: post-medieval form of Cole. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Coale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coale ranked as the 20,817th most popular surname in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 21,895th in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.18%. The number of individuals with this surname saw a modest growth from 1,179 in 2000 to 1,186 in 2010, an increase of 0.59%. However, the proportion of people bearing the surname Coale per 100,000 in the population decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,817 | #21,895 | -5.18% |
| Count | 1,179 | 1,186 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coale
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Coale identified as White, making up 96.44% of that demographic in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.6% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Coale surname increased significantly from 0.76% to 2.36% during the same period. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also saw an increase, from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the share of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.85% to 0.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 94.6% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 2.36% | 210.53% |
| Black | 1.27% | 1.52% | 19.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.76% | -10.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |