Explore the Family Name Coran
The meaning of Coran
1. English (Devon): variant of Corin. 2. French (Landes): unexplained. 3. Americanized form of Czech Kořán (see Koran) and Croatian or Slovenian Koren. 4. Perhaps also an altered form of Irish Corran (see Curran). Some characteristic forenames: French Aubert.
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How common is the last name Coran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coran saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,149 in popularity with a count of 447 individuals carrying this surname, which represented 0.17 per 100,000 people. This number dropped to a rank of 49,087 by 2010, an overall decrease of approximately 8.72%. The total count of people with the Coran surname also fell to 429, a reduction of 4.03%, lowering the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.15, marking an 11.76% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #49,087 | -8.72% |
| Count | 447 | 429 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coran
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coran. In 2000, about 82.77% of individuals with this surname identified as White, 9.40% as Black, 3.80% as Hispanic, and 3.36% reported belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight shift in these percentages. The share of individuals identifying as White decreased to 79.49%, while those identifying as Black increased to 12.12%. The percentage of Hispanics also rose slightly to 4.43%. Meanwhile, the representation of those claiming two or more races declined slightly to 3.03%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.77% | 79.49% | -3.96% |
| Black | 9.4% | 12.12% | 28.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 4.43% | 16.58% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 3.03% | -9.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |