Explore the Family Name Kohles
The meaning of Kohles
German: 1. occupational name for a wheelwright or cartwright, from a Germanized form of Czech kolař (see Kolar). 2. patronymic from Kohl 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Kohles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kohles' in the United States saw minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 43,232nd most popular, slightly decreasing to 43,811th in 2010 indicating a marginal drop in popularity by 1.34%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 471 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.46%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.17 highlighting its consistent prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #43,811 | -1.34% |
| Count | 471 | 492 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohles
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kohles' is predominantly White, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.73% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.15% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade. Notably, the Hispanic category showed an emergence in 2010, with 1.83% identifying as Hispanic, up from zero in 2000. The data suggests that the 'Kohles' surname is mostly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, with a slight increase in Hispanic representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.15% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 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% |