Explore the Family Name Kool
The meaning of Kool
Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Nikolaas, Dutch form of Nicholas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kool in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kool" saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 35,387th most popular surname and this dropped to 38,948th in 2010, a change of -10.06%. The count also fell from 602 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, resulting in a reduction of -5.98%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also experienced a drop of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #38,948 | -10.06% |
| Count | 602 | 566 | -5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kool
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kool", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in trends between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 16.33%, while those identifying as two or more races started appearing in the 2010 data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, seeing a minor increase from 90.37% to 91.17%. The Hispanic category showed a drop to zero in 2010 from 1.50% in 2000. People identifying as Black decreased by -34.10%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.37% | 91.17% | 0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.49% | 4.06% | 16.33% |
| Black | 3.49% | 2.3% | -34.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |