Explore the Family Name Colling
The meaning of Colling
1. English (northern England and Devon): from the Old Norse personal name Kollungr, a derivative of Koli, or from Old English Colling, a derivative of Cola (see Cole). Alternatively, from a pet form of the personal name Col(l), a pet form of Nicholas (see also Colin). 2. German: variant of Kolling and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
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How common is the last name Colling in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colling has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,847th most popular surname and dropped to 24,137th by 2010. This represents a decline of 28.07% in its rank. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also fell by 22.35%, from 1342 in 2000 to 1042 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Colling per 100k decreased by 30%, from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,847 | #24,137 | -28.07% |
| Count | 1,342 | 1,042 | -22.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.35 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colling
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been shifts as well. In 2000, 93.07% of individuals with the surname Colling identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 93.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black decreased from 3.87% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. In 2000, no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this number increased to 1.54%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity indicated 1.19% in 2000, however, the data was suppressed for privacy in 2010. Also, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races marginally increased from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Finally, there were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives amongst the Collings in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 93.67% | 0.64% |
| Black | 3.87% | 2.69% | -30.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |