Explore the Family Name Colle
The meaning of Colle
1. French (northern), Walloon, and Flemish: from a short form of the personal name Nicolas (see Nicholas). Compare Cole. 2. English (Glamorgan): variant of Coll. 3. Italian: topographic name from colle ‘hill, col’, or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word. 4. Americanized form of German Koll or the variant Kolle. Some characteristic forenames: French Patrice.
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How common is the last name Colle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colle has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Colle was ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname in the United States, with 374 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, however, it had slipped to the 59,171st ranking, with the count falling to 342 individuals. This represents a 13.41% drop in rank and an 8.56% decrease in total count. Consequently, the proportion of people named Colle per 100,000 residents also fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #59,171 | -13.41% |
| Count | 374 | 342 | -8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colle
The ethnicity associated with the surname Colle underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.51%). By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnic identity, its percentage dipped slightly to 90.94%, marking a 1.70% decrease. During the same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.74% to 4.09%. The Black community saw a decrease from 2.67% to 2.05%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared with a 2.05% representation. There was no change in the Two or more races category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.51% | 90.94% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 4.09% | 9.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Black | 2.67% | 2.05% | -23.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |