Explore the Family Name Koelle
The meaning of Koelle
German (Kölle): 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Kolo or from a pet form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas). 2. habitational name from the city of Cologne (German Köln) or places so named near Berlin, in Saxony, Pomerania, or the Palatinate. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Koelle in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koelle has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,714 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 56,073, marking a decline of 6.37%. The count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 369 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.08%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #56,073 | -6.37% |
| Count | 369 | 365 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koelle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Koelle, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, although there was a small decrease in this category from 97.83% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with this surname in either census year. Interestingly, there was a notable emergence of a Hispanic representation associated with the surname, which increased to 2.74% in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 95.89% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |