Explore the Family Name Kooyman
The meaning of Kooyman
Dutch: variant of Kooiman. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Bastiaan, Dirk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kooyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kooyman showed an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,134th and by 2010 it had risen to 41,799th, showing a growth rate of 0.8%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 485 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, a rise of 7.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #41,799 | 0.8% |
| Count | 485 | 520 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kooyman
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kooyman, it was found that the majority of bearers identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.11% of those with the surname identified as White, falling slightly to 95.96% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010, a jump of 28.48%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.96% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.12% | 28.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |