2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Koeshall
A surname potentially derived from a place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Koeshall. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Koeshall 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Koeshall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Koeshall, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Koeshall
The surname KOESHALL is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Koesche," which referred to a small hut or cottage, combined with the suffix "-hall," meaning a hall or large dwelling.
This surname likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who resided in or near such humble abodes, distinguishing them from those living in more substantial houses or manors. The earliest recorded mention of the name KOESHALL can be found in the medieval tax records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated around 1375, which listed a certain "Hans Koeshall" as a resident.
During the 16th century, the KOESHALL name appeared in several church registries and legal documents across various Bavarian towns and villages, indicating its gradual spread and acceptance as a recognized surname. One notable bearer of the name was Johann KOESHALL (1520-1585), a skilled woodcarver whose intricate works adorned the interiors of several churches in the region.
As the centuries progressed, some branches of the KOESHALL family migrated beyond the borders of Bavaria, with records indicating their presence in neighboring regions such as Saxony and Thuringia. One such individual was Friedrich KOESHALL (1725-1802), a respected Lutheran minister who served in the town of Gera, Thuringia.
In the late 19th century, the KOESHALL name found its way across the Atlantic, as evidenced by the arrival of Heinrich KOESHALL (1854-1932) in the United States. He settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer, his descendants eventually dispersing across various states.
Another figure of note was Karl KOESHALL (1886-1976), a German-born architect who gained recognition for his innovative designs of public buildings and private residences in the early 20th century, particularly in the city of Berlin.
Throughout its long history, the KOESHALL surname has remained a testament to its humble origins, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of those who bore it across generations and geographic boundaries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Koeshall
Among Census respondents with the surname Koeshall, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Koeshall 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 Koeshall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Koeshall
Koeshall appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,408 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,805 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 4,408 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,805 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 Koeshall 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 | #143,149 | #147,954 | -3.4% |
| Count | 116 | 112 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Koeshall bearers went from 116 to 112 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,805 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,954.
FAQ
Koeshall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Koeshall?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Koeshall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Koeshall?
Koeshall ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Koeshall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Koeshall.
Has Koeshall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Koeshall went from 116 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Koeshall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Koeshall, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Koeshall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Koeshall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Koeshall (2000, 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 Koeshall mean?
A surname potentially derived from a place name or location. 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 Koeshall (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 are called Koeshall?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Koeshall on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.