Explore the Family Name Coultas
The meaning of Coultas
English (Yorkshire): from early modern English coulthus ‘stable’, a compound of co(u)lt ‘colt, young horse’ + hus ‘house’, hence a topographic name or an occupational name for someone who lived or worked at a stables.
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How common is the last name Coultas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the last name Coultas has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,969th in the US population, but by 2010, it had slipped to 26,212th—a decrease of approximately 5%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a nominal decrease from 934 in 2000 to 933 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.35 to 0.32 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #26,212 | -4.98% |
| Count | 934 | 933 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coultas
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the last name Coultas identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 95.93% of all Coultas, and in 2010, it was 95.82%—a minimal change. There was no record of any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 1.50% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of individuals with the surname Coultas who identified as being of two or more races increased by over 70%, from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Unfortunately, the data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.82% | -0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.82% | 70.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.39% | -7.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |