Explore the Family Name College
The meaning of College
English (Durham): variant of Colledge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name College in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'College' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,839 in terms of popularity and had 427 recorded instances. By 2010, despite only one less recorded instance (426), the rank dropped to 49,365, marking a -5.39% change in rank. The proportion of the surname per 100k also decreased by -12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #49,365 | -5.39% |
| Count | 427 | 426 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name College
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'College', as per the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified their ethnic identity as White, although there was a 2% decrease over the decade from 94.38% to 92.49%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either in 2000 or 2010. However, individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 33.33%, Hispanic ethnicity saw a 16.31% increase and Black ethnicity observed a 27.52% rise. Despite these increases, the percentages remained relatively low, with the highest being Black at 3.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 92.49% | -2% |
| Black | 2.58% | 3.29% | 27.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.88% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.64% | 16.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |