Explore the Family Name Coimbra
The meaning of Coimbra
Portuguese: habitational name from the city of Coimbra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coimbra in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coimbra experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 94,227, but by 2010 it had risen to 70,645 - a change of over 25%. The count, or total number of people with this surname, also increased significantly during this period. In 2000 there were around 180 individuals named Coimbra, but by 2010 this number had risen to 277, representing an increase of nearly 54%. The proportion of people named Coimbra per 100,000 also rose, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #70,645 | 25.03% |
| Count | 180 | 277 | 53.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coimbra
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Coimbra identifying as White increased by just over 9%, rising from 73.33% in 2000 to 80.14% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly, from 14.44% in 2000 to 14.08% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also changed, with the former increasing from 0% to 1.81% and the latter decreasing dramatically from 10.56% to 2.89%. The percentages identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.33% | 80.14% | 9.29% |
| Hispanic | 14.44% | 14.08% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 10.56% | 2.89% | -72.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |