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

Coldiron, 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 Coldiron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coldiron in America

Coldiron is the 14920th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coldiron surname appeared 1,984 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 Coldiron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coldiron 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 Coldiron

The surname Coldiron has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "cald" meaning "cold" and "iren" meaning "iron," suggesting a connection to a person who worked with cold iron, perhaps a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. Here, the name is spelled "Calderon," which is believed to be an early variant of the modern spelling.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various forms, including Caldyron, Caldiron, and Cauldyron, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations common at the time. These variations often stemmed from the pronunciation and interpretation of the scribes who recorded the names.

In the 16th century, the name was found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. One notable entry is the burial record of William Coldiron, dated 1587.

The Coldiron name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 17th century, John Coldiron (1624-1688) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. His son, William Coldiron (1659-1721), followed in his footsteps and became a successful trader and ship owner.

During the American Revolutionary War, Jacob Coldiron (1745-1823) served as a private in the Virginia Militia, participating in several battles against the British forces. His service is documented in the Revolutionary War pension records.

In the 19th century, Samuel Coldiron (1812-1892) was a respected educator and author, known for his contributions to the field of mathematics education. He published several influential textbooks and served as the principal of a prestigious academy in Ohio.

Another notable figure was Mary Coldiron (1876-1962), a pioneer in the field of nursing education. She was instrumental in establishing nursing programs in several colleges and universities across the United States, helping to professionalize the field.

While the surname Coldiron originated in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, often carried by descendants of early English settlers and immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coldiron

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

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

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