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

Colemon, 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 Colemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colemon in America

Colemon is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colemon surname appeared 248 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 Colemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colemon 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 Colemon

The surname Colemon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "colu," meaning coal or charcoal, combined with the occupational suffix "-man," indicating someone who worked with coal or charcoal. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a coal merchant, charcoal burner, or someone involved in a related trade.

Records from the 13th century mention individuals with the name Colemon in various regions of England, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One of the earliest known references is found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where a John Colemon is listed as a landowner.

The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the county of Lincolnshire, where several villages and hamlets bear names derived from Colemon, such as Colmanholme and Colmansee. These place names likely originated from individuals with the surname Colemon who settled or held land in those areas.

In the 14th century, the Colemon surname gained prominence with the birth of William Colemon (c. 1325 - 1397), a renowned English churchman who served as the Bishop of Salisbury from 1392 until his death. His legacy includes significant contributions to the restoration and expansion of the Salisbury Cathedral.

Another notable figure was John Colemon (c. 1470 - 1537), a prominent English merchant and diplomat during the Tudor period. He served as a ambassador to the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between England and the Netherlands.

In the 16th century, the Colemon surname appeared in records related to the English Reformation. Thomas Colemon (c. 1515 - 1592) was a notable Protestant clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Norfolk and played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of England under Queen Elizabeth I.

During the 17th century, the Colemon surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable Scottish figure was Sir Robert Colemon (1595 - 1674), a respected lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1649 to 1651.

The name Colemon has undergone various spellings over the centuries, including Colman, Coleman, Colemane, and Colmane, reflecting regional variations and the evolving nature of the English language. Despite these variations, the surname's origins can be traced back to its medieval English roots, reflecting the historical significance of occupations and trades in the formation of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colemon

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

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

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