Explore the Family Name Kohlhaas
The meaning of Kohlhaas
1. North German: nickname from Middle Low German kōlhase ‘grasshopper’, applied to a lively, restless person. 2. German: nickname for a cabbage grower, from Kohl ‘cabbage’ + Hase ‘rabbit’. Cabbage was an important winter staple until recent times. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Uli.
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How common is the last name Kohlhaas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kohlhaas has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had improved its ranking to 57,914, a change of 5.9%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a notable improvement, from 305 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, reflecting a 15.08% increase. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also rose slightly from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #57,914 | 5.9% |
| Count | 305 | 351 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohlhaas
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution for the surname Kohlhaas remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of those bearing the name identified as White, at 97.70% in 2000 and 97.72% in 2010, showing a very minor increase of 0.02%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either of the years studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.72% | 0.02% |
| 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% |