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

Coolen, 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 Coolen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coolen in America

Coolen is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coolen surname appeared 221 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 Coolen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coolen 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 Coolen

The surname Coolen has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "koel," meaning "cool" or "cold," which was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone with a calm or aloof demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coolen can be found in the Dutch town of Leiden in the late 1500s. The name appears in various municipal records and church registries from that time period, often with slight variations in spelling such as Coolen, Coelen, or Cooln.

During the 17th century, the Coolen surname began to spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and traders ventured to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In some regions, the name may have evolved into different spellings or variations, like Coolin or Coling.

A notable historical figure bearing the Coolen surname was Adriaan Coolen (1587-1667), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes. He was a member of the Leiden Guild of St. Luke and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Another individual of note was Pieter Coolen (1618-1684), a Dutch philosopher and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Leiden. He wrote several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.

In the 18th century, Jacobus Coolen (1727-1804) was a prominent Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam, including the Beurs van Berlage (Amsterdam Stock Exchange).

The Coolen surname also made its way to Belgium, where Jan Coolen (1787-1853) was a respected lawyer and political figure who served as a member of the Belgian Parliament.

Crossing the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Coolen surname in North America was Dirk Coolen, a Dutch settler who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York) in the mid-17th century.

While the Coolen surname may not be as widely known as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with notable individuals who made contributions in various fields across Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coolen

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

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

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