Explore the Family Name Collamore
The meaning of Collamore
Probably an altered form of English Collymore, but see also Gallimore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Collamore in the United States?
The surname Collamore has seen a rise in popularity over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, its rank was 61,544 and by 2010, it had climbed up to 57,639, reflecting a growth of 6.35%. The count of people with the Collamore surname also increased from 305 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, showing a substantial increase of 15.74%. The proportion per 100k people also rose slightly from 0.11 to 0.12, marking a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #57,639 | 6.35% |
| Count | 305 | 353 | 15.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Collamore
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Collamore surname identify as white. In 2000, 97.70% identified as white, but this figure dropped slightly to 95.47% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. However, there is a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 2.83% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. Similarly, 1.42% identified as black in 2010, a category which was not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals reported having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.47% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |