Explore the Family Name Coram
The meaning of Coram
English (southwestern): variant of Corum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coram in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coram saw a minor decrease in rank from 22,891 in 2000 to 23,432 in 2010, a change of -2.36%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 1,044 to 1,085 during the same period, marking a growth of 3.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Coram surname also slightly dropped from 0.39 to 0.37, indicating a 5.13% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,891 | #23,432 | -2.36% |
| Count | 1,044 | 1,085 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coram
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the distribution of the Coram surname among various groups between 2000 and 2010. The use of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander community rose by 35.42%, and among those identifying as two or more races, it increased by 36.81%. The prevalence of the Coram surname among Whites decreased slightly by 2.49%, while its occurrence within the Hispanic community remained steady. The use of Coram within the Black community saw a rise of 7.34%. Meanwhile, its use among the American Indian and Alaskan Native group had a slight decrease of 3.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.83% | 76.87% | -2.49% |
| Black | 15.8% | 16.96% | 7.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.49% | 36.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.65% | 35.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.55% | -3.51% |