2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Colemere
A habitational surname likely derived from a location bearing that name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Colemere. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Colemere surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Colemere in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Colemere, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Colemere
The surname Colemere is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, likely referring to a settlement or geographical feature near a mere or lake, with "Cole" possibly being a corruption of the Old English word "col," meaning charcoal.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colemere can be found in the Feet of Fines records from the 13th century, where it appeared as "Colemere." This suggests that the name was already established in England by that time.
In the 14th century, variations such as "Colmere" and "Colemere" were documented in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire and Worcestershire. These entries indicate that families bearing this name were present in those regions during that period.
The Colemere surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was John Colemere, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he held properties in Staffordshire and was involved in trade between England and the continent.
Another individual of note was William Colemere, a clergyman and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He attended Oxford University and later became a fellow of All Souls College, contributing to the academic and theological discourse of his time.
In the 17th century, the Colemere family had established roots in various parts of England, including Cheshire and Shropshire. Thomas Colemere, born in 1620, was a notable figure from this era, serving as a magistrate and landowner in Cheshire.
Moving into the 18th century, the Colemere surname continued to be represented among the gentry and landed classes. Robert Colemere, born in 1718, was a prominent landowner in Shropshire, owning extensive estates and serving as a justice of the peace.
By the 19th century, the Colemere name had spread further afield, with members of the family establishing themselves in various professions and industries. One notable figure was Charles Colemere, born in 1832, who became a successful industrialist and entrepreneur in the textile industry in Lancashire.
Throughout its history, the surname Colemere has maintained its connection to its English roots, with various branches of the family contributing to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the nation across different eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Colemere
Among Census respondents with the surname Colemere, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Colemere bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Colemere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Colemere
Colemere appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+20 bearers (+20.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 18,926 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+20.0%) | Up 18,926 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Colemere surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #142,049 | 11.8% |
| Count | 100 | 120 | 20.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Colemere bearers went from 100 to 120 (+20.0% change). The surname moved up 18,926 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #142,049.
FAQ
Colemere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Colemere?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Colemere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Colemere?
Colemere ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Colemere. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Colemere.
Has Colemere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Colemere went from 100 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 20 (+20.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Colemere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Colemere, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Colemere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Colemere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Colemere (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Colemere mean?
A habitational surname likely derived from a location bearing that name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Colemere (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Colemere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.