Explore the Family Name Coffell
The meaning of Coffell
Variant of Coffel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coffell in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coffell has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coffell ranked 64,186 in popularity and was held by approximately 290 individuals in the United States, equating to 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had slipped to rank 84,136 with only 223 people carrying it, or about 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 31.08% in rank and 23.1% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #84,136 | -31.08% |
| Count | 290 | 223 | -23.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coffell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coffell. In 2000, those with this surname were predominantly white, accounting for 93.79% of all Coffells. A much smaller proportion (1.72%) identified as belonging to two or more races. However, by 2010, the percentage of Coffells identifying as white had risen to 96.41%, while the proportion reporting multiple ethnicities dropped to zero. No Coffells reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 96.41% | 2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |