Explore the Family Name Kohlman
The meaning of Kohlman
Jewish (Ashkenazic) or Americanized form of German Kohlmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kohlman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kohlman has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 20,831 in 2000 to 22,000 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 5.61%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname remained stable, marginally increasing from 1,178 in 2000 to 1,179 in 2010. This data suggests that although the ranking of Kohlman fell, the use of the surname within the population stayed consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,831 | #22,000 | -5.61% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,179 | 0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohlman
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Kohlman name bearers. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname were of White ethnicity at 95.76%, dropping slightly to 92.71% in 2010. Interestingly, there was significant growth within other ethnic identities. The proportion of Kohlmans identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those of Black ethnicity, which went up from 2.46% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those reporting two or more races rose from 0.51% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. No changes were reported within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 92.71% | -3.19% |
| Black | 2.46% | 3.9% | 58.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.61% | 89.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.85% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |