Explore the Family Name Colgin
The meaning of Colgin
Irish: variant of Colgan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colgin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colgin has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 47,575 with a count of 419 people having this surname. By 2010, however, both the rank and count had decreased to 55,386 and 371 respectively, indicating an overall drop in popularity of about 16.42%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #55,386 | -16.42% |
| Count | 419 | 371 | -11.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colgin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Colgin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Colgin surname identified as white (94.03%), followed by Hispanic (2.15%), Black (1.43%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.67%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as white, the percentage had dipped slightly to 92.72%. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.15% to 5.12%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to zero. Those identifying with two or more races saw a marginal decrease, and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 92.72% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 5.12% | 138.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.62% | -2.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |