Explore the Family Name Koering
The meaning of Koering
German (Köring): 1. from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Quirinus (see Quirin). 2. variant of Kohring.
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How common is the last name Koering in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koering has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 76,946 and by 2010 it had slipped to 85,049, marking a drop of around 10.53%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 232 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, indicating a 5.17% decline. The proportion of people named Koering per 100,000 decreased by 22.22% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #85,049 | -10.53% |
| Count | 232 | 220 | -5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koering
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Koering identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.41%, only slightly dropping to 97.27% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years. Additionally, there were no recorded cases of this surname being associated with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 97.27% | -0.14% |
| 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% |