Explore the Family Name Koelsch
The meaning of Koelsch
German (Kölsch): from the adjective kölsch, denoting someone from Cologne (German Köln).
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How common is the last name Koelsch in the United States?
The surname Koelsch, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 23,372nd most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 24,531st, marking a decline of 4.96%. Even so, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,015 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010, a growth of 0.39%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the census data shows a decrease of 7.89% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,372 | #24,531 | -4.96% |
| Count | 1,015 | 1,019 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koelsch
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those with the surname Koelsch are predominantly of White ethnic identity, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.26% in 2000 to 94.11% in 2010. The number of people with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 24.05%, and the percentage identifying as part of two or more races jumped significantly by 63.89%. There was also an upswing in the Hispanic population among those with the Koelsch surname, rising by 80.38%. There were no changes observed in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations within this surname group during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.11% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.85% | 80.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.77% | 63.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.98% | 24.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |