Explore the Family Name Coffel
The meaning of Coffel
Probably an Americanized form of Alsatian and Swiss Koffel or perhaps German Kofahl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coffel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coffel has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coffel was ranked 33,653rd most common surname, while by 2010, it had moved up to the 33,280th spot, marking a 1.11% rise in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 639 people in 2000 to 687 in 2010, representing a growth of 7.51%. However, when looked at as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #33,280 | 1.11% |
| Count | 639 | 687 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coffel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Coffel surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority are identified as White, accounting for 96.87% in 2000, though this decreased slightly to 95.78% in 2010. The number of Coffels identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 16.80%, going from 1.25% to 1.46%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a significant hike from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. No Coffels were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.78% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.89% | 101.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.46% | 16.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |