Explore the Family Name Colford
The meaning of Colford
English (Lancashire and North Yorkshire): habitational name from either of two places called Coleford, in Somerset and Gloucestershire, which are named with Old English col ‘(char)coal’ + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Colford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Colford has subtly shifted between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slightly fell from 46,000 in 2000 to 46,037 in 2010, demonstrating a minor decrease of 0.08%. However, the actual number of people carrying this surname rose from 437 to 463, indicating an increase of nearly 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #46,037 | -0.08% |
| Count | 437 | 463 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Colford identify as White, with percentages of 86.04 in 2000 and 85.53 in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a slight rise from 3.43% to 3.67% during the same period. Those identifying as Black made up 8.47% in 2000, but this figure decreased to 7.99% by 2010. The census of 2010 shows the first appearance of those identifying as belonging to two or more races at 1.51%, which was not present in the 2000 data. Finally, there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.04% | 85.53% | -0.59% |
| Black | 8.47% | 7.99% | -5.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 3.67% | 7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |