Explore the Family Name Coler
The meaning of Coler
Americanized form of German Kohler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coler has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, Coler ranked 29,181 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 38,691, a decrease of approximately 32.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a reduction from 765 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, a decrease of 25.36%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Coler per 100,000 decreased by 32.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #38,691 | -32.59% |
| Count | 765 | 571 | -25.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.19 | -32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coler
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coler, the data pulled from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the proportion of those identifying as White saw a decline of nearly 10%, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, with a growth of 106.94%. The Black community also saw an increase, rising by 45.69%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both declined to zero. Lastly, those identifying as two or more races increased slightly by 20.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.09% | 74.08% | -9.76% |
| Black | 13.46% | 19.61% | 45.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.98% | 106.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.58% | 20.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |