Explore the Family Name Coole
The meaning of Coole
1. Irish and Manx: variant of Cool. 2. English (Gloucestershire): variant of Cole. 3. Altered form of German Kuhle, Kühle, see Kuhl. 4. Altered form of Dutch Koole, a variant of Kool. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor.
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How common is the last name Coole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coole experienced a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 45,573 in 2000 to 71,678 in 2010, marking a decline of 57.28%. In terms of count, there were 442 individuals with the surname Coole in 2000, but this fell to just 272 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 38.46%. The data also shows a reduction in the proportion of people named Coole per 100k population, from 0.16 in 2000 to only 0.09 in 2010, a drop of 43.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #71,678 | -57.28% |
| Count | 442 | 272 | -38.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.09 | -43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coole
With respect to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Coole identified as White, accounting for 94.80% in 2000 and 93.38% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased from 2.94% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of people with the Coole surname who identify with two or more races saw an increase from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 93.38% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.84% | 16.46% |
| Black | 2.94% | 1.84% | -37.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |