Explore the Family Name Koelln
The meaning of Koelln
German (Kölln): variant of Köllner (see Koellner). Compare Kelln and Kolln.
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How common is the last name Koelln in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koelln saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by around 10%, moving from 122,534 in 2000 to 134,712 in 2010. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly by approximately 4% from 130 to 125. As a result, the proportion of people named Koelln per 100,000 dropped by 20%, indicating that less people have been carrying or adopting this surname compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #134,712 | -9.94% |
| Count | 130 | 125 | -3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koelln
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the Koelln surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 96.15% in 2000 to 96.80% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. This suggests that the Koelln surname is largely associated with people of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.8% | 0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |