Find out how popular the last name Coachman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Coachman.

Coachman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Coachman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coachman in America

Coachman is the 17447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coachman surname appeared 1,616 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Coachman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coachman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Coachman

The surname Coachman originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 12th century. It is an occupational surname derived from the Old English words "cocc" or "coche," meaning a carriage or coach, and "man," referring to someone who drove or tended to such carriages. This name would have been given to individuals who worked as coachmen, responsible for managing and operating horse-drawn carriages.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Coachman can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1196, where a person named Robert le Cochemannesune was recorded. The prefix "le" was commonly used in medieval times to denote a person's occupation or place of origin.

In the 13th century, variations of the surname emerged, such as Cocheman, Cokeman, and Coachmanne. These variations reflect the evolution of the English language and local dialects during that time period.

The surname Coachman has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent example is John Coachman (1719-1778), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Christ's College, Cambridge, from 1768 until his death.

Another individual of note was William Coachman (1798-1853), a British artist known for his landscape paintings and portraiture. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious institutions during the early 19th century.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Coachman can be traced back to the 17th century. John Coachman (1630-1688) was an English Puritan who immigrated to Massachusetts in the 1660s and later became a prominent figure in the town of Ipswich.

During the 18th century, Thomas Coachman (1731-1799) was a notable English artist and engraver known for his detailed topographical prints and landscapes. His works were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts.

The 19th century saw the emergence of William Coachman (1828-1901), a British journalist and author who wrote extensively on social and political issues of the time. He was a vocal advocate for working-class rights and contributed to several influential publications.

Throughout its history, the surname Coachman has been associated with various occupations, from clergy and academics to artists and writers. It serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of English surnames and their connections to the trades and professions of bygone eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coachman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Coachman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Coachman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Coachman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Coachman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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