Explore the Family Name Coolman
The meaning of Coolman
Americanized form of German Kuhlmann or Dutch Koolman (see Kolman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coolman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coolman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coolman was ranked 42,604th in popularity with 479 people carrying the name, equivalent to 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 48,717, with the count decreasing to 433 people, bringing the proportion down to 0.15 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 14.35% in rank and 9.6% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #48,717 | -14.35% |
| Count | 479 | 433 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coolman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those with the Coolman surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, with 93.11% in 2000 and 92.15% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.03%. There was an increase in those who identify as Hispanic, going from 1.67% to 2.08%, an increase of 24.55%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 2.09% to 1.62%, a decline of 22.49%. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races also changed, with the former rising from 0% to 1.62% and the latter dropping slightly from 2.71% to 2.54%. No change was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.11% | 92.15% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.54% | -6.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.08% | 24.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Black | 2.09% | 1.62% | -22.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |