Explore the Family Name Kohlmann
The meaning of Kohlmann
1. German and Jewish Ashkenazic: from a compound Middle High German kol ‘coal’, German Kohle or kōl, German Kohl ‘cabbage’ + Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’, hence an occupational name for a coal miner or for a cabbage farmer. Compare below. 2. Austrian German: variant of Kolmann (see Kolman). It was altered at a later period by folk etymology, as though derived from German Kohl ‘cabbage’ + Mann ‘man’ (see above). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Benno, Siegbert, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Kohlmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kohlmann witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 33,425th in 2000, it dropped to the 33,810th position in 2010, indicating a 1.15% decline. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 644 to 673 during this period, marking a 4.5% rise. The proportion of people named Kohlmann per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #33,810 | -1.15% |
| Count | 644 | 673 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohlmann
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kohlmann, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of bearers identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.83% in 2000 to 96.73% in 2010. There was a small representation of the Hispanic community, increasing slightly from 0.93% to 1.04% over the decade. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander community emerged within the Kohlmann surname bearers, amounting to 1.63% in 2010. No changes were observed among those who identify as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.73% | -1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.04% | 11.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |