Explore the Family Name Collinge
The meaning of Collinge
English (Lancashire): variant of Colling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Collinge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Collinge has seen a shift in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,608th in terms of popularity, however, by 2010, it had climbed to the 49,365th spot, marking a notable increase of 6.16%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 370 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, reflecting an impressive 15.14% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Collinge per 100,000 remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #49,365 | 6.16% |
| Count | 370 | 426 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Collinge
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the changing ethnic identity associated with the surname Collinge. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (94.05% and 94.84% respectively), there were slight shifts noted within other categories. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a modest rise from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010, reflecting a change of 16.05%. Conversely, the Hispanic representation dropped from 2.43% to 2.11%, a decrease of 13.17%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 94.84% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.11% | -13.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.88% | 16.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |