Explore the Family Name Colie
The meaning of Colie
Scottish and English: probably a variant of Coley.
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How common is the last name Colie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colie experienced a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750 in terms of frequency but dropped to 69,996 by 2010, marking an 8.1% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 287 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, constituting a 2.44% change. The proportion per 100k people for this surname decreased by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #69,996 | -8.1% |
| Count | 287 | 280 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colie
The ethnicity associated with the surname Colie showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, 89.20% of individuals with the Colie surname identified as White, which increased to 93.93% by 2010. Hispanic representation within this surname group grew by 27.96%, even though it only made up 3.57% of the total in 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races reported in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted in 2000 but was suppressed by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 93.93% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.57% | 27.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.79% | 0% | 0% |