Explore the Family Name Coulthurst

The meaning of Coulthurst

English (northern): habitational name from Colthurst Hall in Great Mitton, Yorkshire.

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How common is the last name Coulthurst in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coulthurst has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, Coulthurst was ranked 96,033 in terms of prevalence, but it climbed to a rank of 91,221 by 2010—a 5.01% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 176 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, marking a significant growth rate of 14.77%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.07 per 100,000 people.

20002010Change
Rank#96,033#91,2215.01%
Count17620214.77%
Proportion per 100k0.070.070%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coulthurst

When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coulthurst, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded instances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, small changes occurred within the White and Black populations. The percentage of White individuals with the Coulthurst surname slightly decreased from 75.00% to 73.27%. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals carrying the surname fell from 23.30% to 22.28%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.97% of those with the Coulthurst surname.

20002010Change
White75%73.27%-2.31%
Black23.3%22.28%-4.38%
Two or More Races0%2.97%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%