Explore the Family Name Coffland
The meaning of Coffland
Probably Irish: variant of Coughland, which may be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cochláin or Ó Cochláin (see Coughlin).
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How common is the last name Coffland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coffland has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,700 and had a count of 233, panning out to a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. By 2010, the ranking improved to 75,564, with an increased overall count of 255 individuals bearing the surname. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #75,564 | 1.48% |
| Count | 233 | 255 | 9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coffland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Coffland surname identified as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 90.56% in 2000 to 91.37% in 2010. The second largest group identified as being of two or more ethnicities, increasing from 3.00% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. A new emergence in 2010 saw some Cofflands identifying as Hispanic, representing 3.92% of those with the last name. However, there were no Cofflands identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 3.86% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.56% | 91.37% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3.53% | 17.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.86% | 0% | 0% |