Explore the Family Name Coalson
The meaning of Coalson
English: patronymic from Cole.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coalson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Coalson" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,350th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 27,185th position, marking an 11.64% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 964 in 2000 to 890 in 2010, a 7.68% decline. The proportion of people named Coalson per 100k population also saw a decline of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,350 | #27,185 | -11.64% |
| Count | 964 | 890 | -7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coalson
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the last name "Coalson" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a minor shift towards increased diversity over the decade. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.60%, those identifying as Hispanic and Black increased by 70.34% and 104.81% respectively. Furthermore, those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of 25.19%. Meanwhile, there was no change in the count of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 93.26% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.47% | 70.34% |
| Black | 1.04% | 2.13% | 104.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.69% | 25.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |