Explore the Family Name Coltrain
The meaning of Coltrain
Irish (northern): variant of Coltrane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coltrain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coltrain has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname shifted from 34,711 to 34,495, a modest change of 0.62%. The count, which refers to the number of people holding the surname, also rose from 616 to 656, an increase of approximately 6.49%. However, the proportion per 100k, which measures prevalence, saw a minor dip of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #34,495 | 0.62% |
| Count | 616 | 656 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coltrain
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coltrain showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a 12.35% increase, while those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data, having had a suppressed value in 2000. White individuals holding the Coltrain surname decreased by 3.54%, while Hispanic representation also declined by 15.08%. Black representation, however, increased significantly by 36.36%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in both years for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 86.59% | -3.54% |
| Black | 6.82% | 9.3% | 36.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.52% | -15.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.91% | 12.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |