Explore the Family Name Coulthard
The meaning of Coulthard
English (Cumbria and Durham) and Scottish: occupational name for someone who looked after asses or working horses, Middle English colthirde ‘keeper of colts’ (from Old English colt ‘ass, young horse’ + hierde ‘herdsman’). In Scotland, often pronounced Cowtart.
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How common is the last name Coulthard in the United States?
The surname Coulthard has seen an increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 42,912 in popularity with a count of 475 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 40,082 with the count increasing to 547 people, marking a change of 15.16%. The proportion of people named Coulthard per 100,000 also saw a growth of 5.56%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #40,082 | 6.59% |
| Count | 475 | 547 | 15.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coulthard
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coulthard, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with 97.05% in 2000 and 96.71% in 2010. The number of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 36.73%, going from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.91%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.71% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.01% | 36.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |