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

Coiner, 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 Coiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coiner in America

Coiner is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coiner surname appeared 779 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Coiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coiner 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 Coiner

The surname COINER has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cony" or "conie," meaning rabbit or rabbit warren. The name likely referred to individuals who were responsible for managing or overseeing rabbit warrens, which were once a valuable source of food and fur.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COINER can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William le Conyer is mentioned in Oxfordshire. This early spelling variation, "Conyer," provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the surname COINER appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, which listed a John Conyer. This suggests that the name was well-established in southern England by this period.

In the 16th century, the name COINER was also found in Norfolk, as evidenced by the marriage record of Francis Conier in 1589. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era.

One notable individual bearing the surname COINER was Robert Coiner (1598-1672), a prominent English clergyman who served as the Rector of Boxted in Essex. He was a respected figure in the Church of England and authored several religious works during his lifetime.

Another figure of note was Sir John Coiner (1632-1701), a Member of Parliament for Peterborough in the late 17th century. He was a influential landowner and played a role in the political and social affairs of the time.

In the 18th century, the COINER surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where a William Coiner was recorded in the parish records of Rotherham in 1723.

The name COINER also has connections to place names, such as Conygar Hill in Somerset, which likely derived from the Old English "conyng-gara," meaning "rabbit warren." This further reinforces the occupational nature of the surname.

Other notable individuals with the surname COINER include John Coiner (1755-1827), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Thomas Coiner (1789-1864), a prominent American businessman and landowner in Ohio.

While the COINER surname may have evolved from humble beginnings associated with rabbit warrens, it has since become an established name that can be found across various regions and contexts throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coiner

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

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 Coiner 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 Coiner 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 Coiner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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