Explore the Family Name Koeller
The meaning of Koeller
German (Köller): see Koller 1 and 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt, Reinhard, Wolfram.
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How common is the last name Koeller in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koeller has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 16,138th across the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 12,250th spot, representing a change of 24.09%. The total count of individuals with the surname also rose from 1,647 in 2000 to 2,539 in 2010, an increase of 54.16%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there was a 40.98% increase in individuals with the Koeller surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,138 | #12,250 | 24.09% |
| Count | 1,647 | 2,539 | 54.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.86 | 40.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koeller
As for the ethnic identity of individuals with the Koeller surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.09% in 2000 to 94.33% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.09% to 2.88%, reflecting a 164.22% change. Those claiming two or more races also saw a significant increase, with the percentage rising from 0.79% to 1.65%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identified as Black remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 0.61% to 0.59%. For the first time in 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though these numbers were still quite small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 94.33% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.88% | 164.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.65% | 108.86% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.59% | -3.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |