Explore the Family Name Colf
The meaning of Colf
1. Americanized form of Dutch and German Kolf. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of North German Kalf, a variant of Kalb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colf in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Colf' saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 57,252 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to 70,208 – a change of approximately -22.63%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 333 to 279, marking a -16.22% change. Likewise, the proportion of people bearing the 'Colf' surname per 100,000 population fell from 0.12 to 0.09, showing a decrease of -25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #70,208 | -22.63% |
| Count | 333 | 279 | -16.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Colf' has shown some shifts over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. For instance, the proportion of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.29% in 2000 to 92.47% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname rose significantly, seeing a change of approximately 162.67% from 1.5% to 3.94% during the same decade. However, there were no changes observed in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native. Similarly, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races and those identifying as Black both dropped to 0% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 92.47% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.94% | 162.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |