Explore the Family Name Coil
The meaning of Coil
1. Scottish (southwest Scotland and northern England): variant of Irish Coyle. 2. Americanized form of German Geil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coil in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coil has seen a significant increase over the years. In 2000, it ranked 13,207th in terms of frequency, with a count of about 2,120 instances. By 2010, the rank had improved to 11,793rd, and the count had increased by 25.28% to 2,656 occurrences. This represents a rise in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.79 to 0.9, indicating a growth rate of 13.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,207 | #11,793 | 10.71% |
| Count | 2,120 | 2,656 | 25.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.9 | 13.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coil
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Coil. The proportion of individuals identified as White decreased from 92.78% in 2000 to 86.94% in 2010. Simultaneously, those who identified as Hispanic saw a dramatic surge from 2.03% to 8.25%, marking an impressive 306.40% change. The percentage of Coil bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew from 0.38% to 0.64%. However, there was a decrease among those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with declines of 21.63% and 28.07% respectively. The percentage of individuals claiming two or more races remained relatively stable, with only a slight increase from 1.79% to 1.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 86.94% | -6.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 8.25% | 306.4% |
| Black | 2.45% | 1.92% | -21.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.84% | 2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.64% | 68.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.41% | -28.07% |