Explore the Family Name Kohls
The meaning of Kohls
German: 1. (also Köhls): patronymic from Kohl 2. 2. variant of Kols (see Kolz). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Eldor, Elke, Ewald, Fritz, Lothar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kohls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kohls has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 13,855 but this had dropped to 14,220 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.63%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,000 in 2000 to 2,110 in 2010, a growth of 5.5%. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decline from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.72 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,855 | #14,220 | -2.63% |
| Count | 2,000 | 2,110 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.72 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohls
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Kohls identify as White. This ethnic identity made up 97.25% in 2000, though it slightly decreased to 96.21% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a marginal increase from 0.45% to 0.47%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase from 0.95% to 1.23%. The Hispanic representation also doubled from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.9% in 2010. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native as the percentage remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.21% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.9% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.23% | 29.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.47% | 4.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |