Explore the Family Name Kooiman
The meaning of Kooiman
Dutch: occupational name for a decoy man, from Middle Dutch kooye ‘decoy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kooiman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kooiman has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Kooiman name ranked 37,688th in popularity and by 2010 it had climbed to 32,562nd, marking an impressive 13.6% change. The count of people with this last name also increased during this period from 555 to 706, a 27.21% change, while its proportion per 100,000 people rose by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #32,562 | 13.6% |
| Count | 555 | 706 | 27.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kooiman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data tells a fascinating story. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals with the Kooiman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, 1.42% of Kooimans identified as Black, up from 0% in 2000. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.32% to 92.63%, while those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races each increased from 1.8% to 2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 92.63% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.27% | 26.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.27% | 26.11% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |